US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Gaza War Continues as Hostage Release Negotiations Progress

Oct 05, 2025 10:32 pm CST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies that the Gaza conflict remains ongoing despite progress in hostage release negotiations with Hamas. While Hamas has agreed to President Trump's framework for releasing hostages in exchange for Israeli withdrawal to the "yellow line," Rubio emphasizes that establishing long-term peace through Palestinian leadership restructuring and terrorist disarmament presents even greater challenges ahead.