Rubio says 'no peace' possible unless Hamas disarms
"If Hamas is ever in a position in the future that they can threaten or attack Israel, you're not going to have peace. That's why disarmament is so critical," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists.
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- Published Date: 09:58 | 19 December 2025
- Modified Date: 10:00 | 19 December 2025
There cannot be peace in Gaza unless Hamas disarms and no longer poses a threat to Israel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.
"If Hamas is ever in a position in the future that they can threaten or attack Israel, you're not going to have peace," Rubio told journalists, adding: "That's why disarmament is so critical."
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