Netanyahu discusses resumption of Gaza fighting with Rubio

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, says the Prime Minister’s Office.

The two discussed attempts to free hostages from captivity in Gaza, and the resumption of combat in the Strip, Netanyahu’s office says.

According to the Israeli readout, Rubio “expresses America’s unequivocal support for Israel and its policies.”

There is no immediate statement from the State Department on the call.

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