06.03.2025 15:51
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's appearance on a television program with a cross mark on his forehead has become a trending topic on social media. It was determined that Rubio displayed this mark in observance of Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the fasting period for Christians. Regarding Trump's threat to Gaza, Rubio stated, "If Trump says he will do something, he will do it; take him seriously."
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared on television with a cross made of ash drawn on his forehead. Rubio's cross and his statements regarding the situation in Gaza became a trending topic on social media. It was determined that Rubio wore the cross in observance of Ash Wednesday, an important day in Christianity.
WHAT IS ASH WEDNESDAY?
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the fasting period for Christians. This period, also referred to as Lent, lasts for 40 days. On Ash Wednesday, those who wish can draw a cross on their foreheads with palm ashes; this practice is a symbol of repentance and the forgiveness of sins.
"IF HOSTAGES ARE NOT RELEASED, IT WILL BE HELL FOR YOU"
According to two sources speaking to Axios, U.S. delegations held talks with Hamas without informing Israel. Shortly after the news broke, threats from U.S. President Donald Trump towards Hamas emerged. Trump, who said, "Shalom Hamas, hello and goodbye means. The choice is yours," added, "If hostages are not released, it will be hell for you. If you do not do what I say, not a single Hamas member will be safe. I have spoken with former hostages whose lives you have ruined. This is your final warning. For leadership, now is the perfect time to leave Gaza while you still have the chance."
"IT WOULD BE GOOD IF THEY TOOK THIS SERIOUSLY"
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in statements made on FOX News, known for its proximity to Trump, called on Hamas to take Trump's words seriously and issued a new threat, saying:
"People do not understand that the President has spoken with these people, listened to their stories, and justifiably became angry. He is tired of watching videos every weekend of hostages who are barely alive being released, bodies being delivered, sometimes the wrong bodies, with five here, three there, and games being played. And he has lost his patience on this matter. If he says he will do something, he will do it. So it would be good if they took this seriously."