US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced confidence Thursday in maintaining and expanding a Gaza truce deal as he met &lsquo;Israeli&rsquo; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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"We feel confident and positive about the progress that's being made. We're clear-eyed about the challenges, too," said Rubio, meeting Netanyahu on the heels of a separate visit by US Vice President JD Vance.
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Marco Rubio with Benjamin Netanyahu following their meeting at the premier’s office in Jerusalem. (October 23, 2025)

Marco Rubio with Benjamin Netanyahu following their meeting at the premier’s office in Jerusalem. (October 23, 2025)

Rubio says “confident and positive” on Gaza deal