Rubio spoke with UK, French counterparts about Gaza

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has discussed the “humanitarian situation in Gaza and efforts to reach a ceasefire — despite Hamas’s obstructionism” in calls with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Al Jazeera reports.

According to a readout from State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, Rubio also discussed efforts to “bring the hostages home” with Lammy.

Both calls also covered the countries’ “commitment to ensuring that Iran never develops or acquires a nuclear weapon”, Bruce added.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot and Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy. — Reuters/File
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot and Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy. — Reuters/File

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