Rubio Set for Israel Visit Monday

RunWithRugs · 2026-02-28T08:50:35+00:00

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Israel for two days to address regional issues, including Iran and Lebanon, amid rising safety concerns prompting the departure of non-emergency U.S. personnel from the country.

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2026-02-28 08:50:35

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(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel early next week, the U.S. State Department confirmed in a statement Friday.

Rubio is scheduled to arrive on Monday and remain through Tuesday, with an agenda centered on pressing regional concerns. According to the statement, the visit will cover “a range of regional priorities including Iran, Lebanon, and ongoing efforts to implement President Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza.”

The announcement comes on the same day the State Department authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their families from Israel, citing mounting safety risks — a move that underscores the urgency and sensitivity surrounding Rubio’s planned trip.

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