Rubio: Gaza Ceasefire Mediators Share Threat Intelligence, UN Peacekeeping Force Planned

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States, Israel, and other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire agreement are actively sharing intelligence to prevent potential threats, which recently helped identify a possible attack that did not materialize. The State Department had issued a warning about credible reports of a Hamas attack targeting Palestinian civilians, underscoring efforts to detect threats before they occur. Several countries have expressed interest in joining an international stabilization force for Gaza, but require clarity on the mission's scope and rules of engagement. Rubio indicated that the U.S. may seek a United Nations resolution to support this force, facilitating broader international participation, with discussions ongoing with Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, is expected to visit Israel soon as part of ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts, which also involve Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and adviser Jared Kushner. Rubio also met with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and toured a U.S.-led coordination center monitoring the ceasefire.