Rubio reveals shared intelligence prevented possible Hamas attack, discusses international stabilization force
In a significant development regarding the ongoing tensions in Gaza, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States, Israel, and other mediators have successfully shared intelligence to preempt potential attacks, particularly one that was reportedly planned by Hamas last weekend. Speaking to reporters during his flight from Israel to Qatar, Rubio emphasized the importance of proactive measures in identifying threats before they materialize. This announcement follows a week of heightened alerts from the State Department, which had received credible reports indicating that Hamas was preparing to target Palestinian civilians, thereby violating the peace agreement currently in place. The collaborative intelligence-sharing effort aims to bolster the security framework surrounding the fragile ceasefire, which took effect earlier this month.
Rubio’s remarks highlight the intricate web of international diplomacy involved in stabilizing the region. He noted ongoing discussions with countries such as Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan, all of which have expressed interest in contributing to an international stabilization force. However, he pointed out that many of these nations are contingent on obtaining a United Nations resolution to support their involvement. This underscores the complexities of international relations in the Middle East, where geopolitical interests and alliances play a crucial role in shaping outcomes. Additionally, Rubio’s meetings with key figures, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, reflect a concerted effort by U.S. leadership to reinforce the ceasefire and promote enduring peace in the region. As the situation evolves, the forthcoming visit of General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to Israel is anticipated to further solidify military and diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring stability and security in Gaza and its neighboring territories.
Trump, during his recent stop in Qatar, expressed gratitude to the nation for its role in facilitating the peace deal, emphasizing the need for it to be a lasting resolution to the conflict. His discussions with Qatari leadership, including Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, highlight the strategic partnerships being forged to navigate the complexities of Middle Eastern politics. With the involvement of multiple stakeholders, the path to peace remains fraught with challenges, but the commitment to intelligence-sharing and international cooperation reflects a proactive approach to mitigating conflict and fostering stability in a historically volatile region.
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U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
on Saturday said the U.S., Israel and other mediators of the Gaza
peace deal
shared intelligence to avoid a possible attack last weekend and would do so going forward.
“We put out a message through
State Department
, sent it to our mediators as well, about an impending attack, and it didn’t happen,” he told reporters while flying from Israel to Qatar. “So that’s the goal here, is ultimately to identify a threat before it happens.”
This comes a week after the State Department said it had
“credible reports”
that Hamas was planning an attack on Palestinian civilians in violation of the agreement.
Rubio said Saturday the U.S. has talked with countries like Qatar, Egypt and Turkey who are interested in contributing to an
international stabilization force in the region
. He added that Indonesia and Azerbaijan are also interested.
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But, he said, “Many of the countries who want to be a part of it can’t do it without” a
United Nations resolution
supporting the force.
Rubio also met with President
Donald Trump
in Qatar ahead of the president’s
Asian tour
.
Vice President
JD Vance
was also in Israel earlier this week along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner in an attempt to solidify the
ceasefire deal
, which took effect earlier this month.
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Next week, Rubio said the chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
, Gen. Dan Caine, is expected to travel to Israel as well.
Trump thanked Qatar for their part in helping secure the peace deal while meeting with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
“This should be an enduring peace,” Trump told reporters of the deal.
His
visit to Qatar
was part of a refueling stop before heading on to Asia.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
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