Marco Rubio on the Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas

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In a recent interview with Chris Cuomo of NewsNation, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senior Advisor Adam Boehler discussed the precarious state of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Rubio emphasized the fragile nature of the truce, stating, “It’s always a tenuous ceasefire, because you’re dealing with a terrorist organization in Hamas.”  

 

 

He stressed that Hamas has engaged in heinous acts, including kidnapping, murder, and other atrocities, making it an unreliable participant in any negotiations. “You’re not dealing with a nation-state here who’s operating under the laws of war or any laws for that matter,” he noted. Given these challenges, Rubio underscored the uncertainty of the ceasefire’s survival, particularly as the weekend approaches.  

 

“The President’s been very clear he wants to see those hostages come – be released. He’s tired of this drip, drip every week,” Rubio said. He pointed out that American citizens are among those held captive, making the situation even more urgent. “He’s made very clear that if that’s not the case on Saturday, then all bets are off. And it’s not going to be good for Hamas.” While he expressed hope for a peaceful resolution, Rubio also made it clear that Hamas cannot be allowed to dictate the terms of the ceasefire selectively.  

 

When asked whether he believed Hamas’s claim that Israel had failed to deliver agreed-upon aid, Rubio dismissed the terrorist group’s assertions outright. “Well, I think you can’t believe anything Hamas says,” he stated. He acknowledged that a major concern for Israel is preventing Hamas from exploiting the ceasefire to smuggle weapons and rebuild its military capabilities. “Israel can’t allow that to happen. You can’t allow Hamas to use the ceasefire to sort of rebuild itself and recover strength.”  

 

Rubio reiterated that Hamas’s ultimate goal remains the destruction of Israel, making any truce inherently unstable. He expressed cautious optimism that ongoing diplomatic efforts from regional players might help sustain the ceasefire. However, he made it clear that if the truce collapses, responsibility will lie squarely with Hamas. “Let’s hope that we can overcome this hurdle over the next 72 hours. I know that a lot of countries in the region are weighing in, and hopefully we’re going to have a good outcome on Saturday; and if not, then I think Hamas will be to blame.”

 

Based on a report by US Dept of State 2025-02-14

 

 

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