Marco Rubio reaffirmed America’s unwavering support for Israel and addressed key regional issues in a call with Benjamin Netanyahu.

The U.S. Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and staunch backer of Israel, as President Donald Trump's secretary of state.

Mr Rubio told Mr Netanyahu that the US will continue to work "tirelessly" to help free the remaining hostages in Gaza. Read more at straitstimes.com.

After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by the answers to three questions.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is drawing the ire of many on the left after the progressive politician voted to confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. The unanimous vote, 99-0, handed President Donald Trump his first confirmed Cabinet member on the same day as his inauguration.

President Donald Trump’s new Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, pledged the administration’s “steadfast support” for the State of Israel in a phone conversation on Wednesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida became the first of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees to be sworn into office on Tuesday, where he emphasized that U.S. foreign policy under Trump will put American needs first.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to reiterate Washington's support for its ally, and the two also discussed Iran and Israeli hostages in Gaza, the State Department said.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirms support for Israel, discusses Iran, hostages, and peace efforts with Netanyahu.

Israel and Hamas began implementing a ceasefire in their 15-month war on Sunday that includes an exchange of hostages and prisoners.

New Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held his first phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since President Trump's return to the White House. During the call, Rubio reiterated U.S.