Rubio: Gaza needs Hamas-free Palestinian leadership, US seeks no West Bank crisis

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Gaza should be governed by Hamas-free Palestinian leadership and Washington wants to avoid a new West Bank crisis.

• Rubio said the best solution for Gaza is an area free of Hamas, administered by Palestinian leadership reflecting the will of residents.
• Rubio said the United States does not want to see additional flashpoints or a fresh crisis in the West Bank.
• State Department regional spokesperson Carissa Gonzalez said Washington is closely monitoring Gaza and opposes steps that raise regional tensions.
• Gonzalez said Trump thanked the UN Security Council for supporting his 20-point plan for Gaza.