Secretary Rubio at UN: Gaza Will Be Clean of Hamas and Run by Palestinian Leadership

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters at the UN General Assembly that a solution in the Gaza Strip will be achieved when it is clean of Hamas, and who will run the Strip after the terror organization will be Palestinian leadership.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed reporters at the UN General Assembly and spoke of the Iranian threat, the new situation in Iraq and the Gaza Strip. The statement was delivered moments after Iranian President Pezeshkian left the UN stage, after accusing the Americans of grave accusations.

According to Rubio, a solution in the Strip will be achieved when Gaza is clean of Hamas, and he hopes the process of removing weapons from Gaza will begin soon. He also said that who will run the Strip after the terror organization will be Palestinian leadership, which 'reflects the will of the people.'

Regarding Iran, Rubio said the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping, and Iran and its proxy constitute a threat to the entire region, emphasizing the situation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. According to him, the United States will continue to support Saudi Arabia despite the threat of the Houthi senior. He also said that despite some progress in talks, before President Trump there are several options, including military options.

Rubio also addressed Iraq, where the process of dismantling Iranian militias from weapons has begun. According to the report, the militias were supposed to be dismantled next week, but the Iraqi prime minister delayed their dismantling by nine months, until June 30, 2027. Rubio said in response: 'We do not doubt the Iraqi prime minister's commitment to limiting weapons possession.'