U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s steadfast commitment to ensuring that Gaza is permanently demilitarized and stripped of terrorist infrastructure, declaring it a vital component of Israel’s long-term security and regional stability.

“We think it’s in Israel’s long-term security, and I think our Israeli partners agree, to be able to have a Gaza that is no longer an operating space for a terrorist organization,” Rubio stated during a briefing in Washington. “That’s why this plan calls for the demilitarization of Gaza, and that’s what we’re committed to.”

The statement reinforces the Trump administration’s ongoing diplomatic and security efforts to create a post-conflict framework for Gaza that eliminates Hamas’s military capabilities while paving the way for sustainable peace. Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. has prioritized strong backing for Israel’s defense and a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorist entities operating near its borders.

Rubio’s comments come as Washington continues to rally international partners—particularly Arab and Muslim-majority nations—to support a unified plan aimed at preventing Gaza from reverting to a hub of militant activity. The proposed strategy combines strict demilitarization with coordinated humanitarian and reconstruction measures, ensuring that international aid strengthens civilian life rather than terror infrastructure.

Israeli officials have repeatedly emphasized that any lasting peace must begin with the complete dismantling of Hamas’s armed wing, its rocket factories, and its cross-border tunnel networks. Rubio’s remarks reflect clear alignment between Washington and Jerusalem, underscoring a shared vision of security built on deterrence and cooperation.

For many observers, Rubio’s leadership marks a continuation of the Trump administration’s decisive foreign policy—one that rejects appeasement of extremist actors and instead focuses on empowering America’s allies through strength and clarity of purpose.

As Secretary Rubio concluded, the U.S. remains “fully committed to a future where Gaza is demilitarized, Hamas is disarmed, and Israel’s people can live in enduring peace and security.”