LONDON and JERUSALEM -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on Sunday morning in Israel , where he plans to meet with officials to discuss the war in Gaza. "My focus will be on securing the return of hostages, finding ways to make sure humanitarian aid reaches civilians, and addressing the threat posed by Hamas," Rubio said on social media ahead of his flight. He added, "Hamas cannot continue to exist if peace in the region is the goal." The secretary and his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio, were greeted upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife, Janet Huckabee. Rubio is scheduled to meet one-on-one with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the two visit the Western Wall at 2 p.m. local time. The secretary is expected to "
Rubio lands in Israel ahead of Netanyahu meeting on Hamas war, Gaza City operation

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