05.10.2025 17:25
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "The war in Gaza is not over yet; there are several tasks that need to be done. It is not possible to establish an independent governance structure in Gaza within three days. Negotiations are ongoing regarding an Israel-Hamas agreement. I want the hostages to be released as soon as possible."
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made statements on NBC's Meet the Press program.
Rubio, stating that the war in Gaza is not over yet, said, "There are a few things that need to be done," conveying that they have demands from Hamas.
"I WANT THE HOSTAGES TO BE RELEASED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE" Rubio said, "It is not possible to establish an independent governance structure from Hamas in three days in Gaza. Negotiations are ongoing regarding the Israel-Hamas agreement. I want the hostages to be released as soon as possible."
"THIS WILL BE QUITE DIFFICULT" U.S. Secretary Rubio stated that they will quickly understand whether Hamas is serious and how these technical discussions progress logistically, adding that the second phase of the plan addressing the disarmament process will not be easy. Rubio said, "This will be difficult."
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. DESPITE CALLS FOR A CEASEFIRE, BOMBARDMENT CONTINUES Officials in Gaza announced that at least 15 people lost their lives in the region today. The Gaza Ministry of Health confirmed the death toll, while reports indicated that Israeli bombardments continued in different areas of the city.
Despite Trump's call last Friday for Israel to "immediately stop the bombings" and the delegations from Israel and Hamas going to Egypt to discuss a ceasefire proposal, the attacks continue.
According to a report by CNN International citing an Egyptian official, indirect talks between the U.S., Israel, and Hamas are expected to begin tomorrow in Sharm el-Sheikh.
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