Prime Minister’s Office Statement – 25 October 2025

The Prime Minister’s Office, this evening (Saturday, 25 October 2025):

Prime Minister Benjamin netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a concluding phone call at the end of the Secretary’s visit to Israel.

The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State discussed the outcomes of the visit and reaffirmed the deep and enduring partnership between Israel and the United States.

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Secretary Rubio for his steadfast support and for his commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance during these challenging times.

The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the Secretary’s productive visit and wished him many more visits to Israel in the future.

The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State emphasized their shared commitment to continue close cooperation to advancing the common interests and values that unite the United States and Israel, first and foremost, the return of the remaining deceased hostages and the disarming of Hamas and demilitarization of Gaza.