The U.S. State Department confirmed that Marco Rubio, secretary of state and national security advisor, will travel to Israel and the United Kingdom from Sept. 13 to 18.

Tommy Pigott, principal deputy spokesperson for the State Department, stated on Friday that Rubio “will convey America’s priorities in the Israel-Hamas conflict and broader issues concerning Middle Eastern security, reaffirming U.S. commitment to Israeli security.”

Rubio “will also emphasize our shared goals: ensuring Hamas never rules over Gaza again and bringing all the hostages home,” the spokesman wrote.

This will be Rubio’s second trip to Israel this year, following his visit in February as part of a multi-country tour of the Middle East.

Pigott added that the secretary will meet with Israeli leaders to discuss

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