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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Rubio affirms US’s ‘unwavering’ Israel ties, blasts surging antisemitism on anniversary of Oct. 7
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
In a statement marking the two-year anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington “reaffirms its unwavering support for Israel’s right to exist, to defend itself, and to ensure the safety of its people.”
“As the United States marks this tragic anniversary and honors the victims, we renew our resolve to prevent such evil from ever taking place again,” Rubio says.
The top US diplomat highlights the two US citizens — Omer Neutra and Itay Chen — who are among the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza and touts US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza and advance “generational” peace in the region.
“Since October 7, 2023, we have also witnessed a troubling surge in antisemitism threatening Jewish communities worldwide,” Rubio notes.
“As I have said, there can be no compromise with antisemitism. We continue to condemn all acts of terrorism and antisemitism against Israel, and we call on the international community to stand with Israel during this painful anniversary,” he adds.
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