In the last few days, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio completed a visit to Israel, departing from Ben Gurion Airport on October 25, 2025, according to video footage from the United States Embassy Jerusalem and official Department of Defense listings. This visit coincided with ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region following a recent ceasefire agreement. During his time in Israel, Secretary Rubio discussed the importance of intelligence sharing, confirming that the United States, Israel, and other mediators coordinated closely to prevent a possible attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza that could have violated the recently brokered peace deal. According to statements made to reporters while traveling from Israel to Qatar, Rubio said that the State Department had warned of an impending attack and that swift action helped ensure it did not occur, emphasizing the value of identifying threats before they happen.

Rubio also revealed that the United States has been in talks with Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan about forming an international stabilization force for Gaza, noting that many countries are willing to contribute but require a United Nations resolution to proceed. His remarks come just over a week after the State Department announced credible reports of a planned Hamas attack on Palestinian civilians, underscoring the delicate balance in maintaining the ceasefire. While in Qatar, Rubio met with President Donald Trump during a refueling stop ahead of Trump’s Asian tour. Earlier this week, Vice President J D Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump adviser Jared Kushner were also in Israel to support the truce.

Separately, during a press briefing, Secretary Rubio addressed questions about the evolving relationship between the United States and Pakistan, which has seen a warming of ties this year, including a new trade deal and a partnership on critical minerals. Rubio clarified that the United States’ approach to Pakistan is not coming at the expense of its longstanding partnership with India, calling the bond with India deep, historic, and important. He described Indian leaders as mature in their understanding of the necessity for the United States to engage multiple partners at once, and noted that strengthening relations with Pakistan is part of a pragmatic foreign policy. Rubio also acknowledged that while the United States has a long history of working with Pakistan on counterterrorism, there are ongoing challenges and he hopes to expand cooperation further.

According to the Indian news outlet Times of India, Rubio said he had proactively reached out to Pakistan to express interest in rebuilding a strategic partnership even before the recent India-Pakistan tensions. He reiterated that the United States recognizes the historic rivalry but aims to find areas of common interest. Rubio also confirmed that Indian officials have expressed concerns, but understand the complexity of maintaining relationships with both countries.

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