Rubio: Gaza will be free of Hamas – but will be governed by the Palestinians

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a statement to reporters at the UN General Assembly, saying the solution in the Gaza Strip will include disarmament and the removal of Hamas, but the Strip will be governed in the future by a Palestinian leadership that reflects the will of the people. Rubio also addressed the Iranian threat, Iraq, and support for Saudi Arabia.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a statement to reporters at the UN General Assembly, addressing several key issues. First, regarding the Gaza Strip, Rubio said the solution will include a Gaza free of Hamas and the disarmament of the Strip, and he hopes the process will begin soon. However, he added that whoever will govern the Strip after the terrorist organization will be a Palestinian leadership that reflects the will of the people. Additionally, Rubio addressed the Iranian threat, noting that the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz is open for navigation, and that Iran and its proxies pose a threat to the entire region, while emphasizing the Saudi-Houthi arena. He announced that the US will continue to support Saudi Arabia, and that despite some progress in talks, President Trump has several options, including military ones. Rubio also mentioned the development in Iraq, where a process of disarming Iranian militias has begun, but the prime minister postponed the disarmament by nine months. Rubio expressed confidence in the Iraqi prime minister's commitment.