Marco Rubio to travel to Israel to meet with officials on Gaza

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel this weekend to discuss with officials the latest developments in the war in Gaza, the State Department said Friday.“In Israel, he will convey America’s priorities in the Israel-Hamas conflict and broader issues concerning Middle Eastern security, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to Israeli security,” State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Piggot said in a statement.