US Moves to Secure Gaza: Rubio's Historic Mission

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to enforce a sustainable ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, visited a US-led coordination centre in southern Israel. The initiative seeks to establish an international security force in Gaza, with Rubio marking the latest in a series of high-profile US visits.

Rubio was optimistic about the mission, stating, "This is a historic mission… there's nothing to model this after, because this has never happened before." The US is engaging Gulf Arab allies to deploy a stabilisation force and train a Palestinian security group. Discussions for international mandates are ongoing.

In Gaza, residents returning to their homes are met with devastation and a dire lack of resources. Despite arrays of international flags at the coordination centre, the logistical and humanitarian challenges are immense. Rubio emphasized multi-group aid efforts but ruled out the involvement of the UNRWA, which Israel claims is infiltrated by Hamas.