US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Wednesday to advance coordination on President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for post-war Gaza and discuss shared security challenges across the Middle East.

According to the State Department, the talks included updates on the situation in Syria and Lebanon, with both sides “reaffirming their commitment to close collaboration in pursuit of peace and stability in the Middle East.”

Sa’ar praised Rubio’s ongoing support for Israel and noted the broader scope of their discussion, which touched on cooperation opportunities not only in the Middle East, but also in Latin America and Africa. He emphasized Israel’s renewed diplomatic ties with Bolivia as a sign of growing regional engagement and lauded the Trump administration’s stance against the International Criminal Court.

Honored to meet again in Washington DC with @SecRubio.
I thanked the Secretary for his support for Israel and longstanding friendship.
We had a good discussion on our mutual opportunities and challenges in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and beyond.
I told the Secretary… pic.twitter.com/tnOfp1J4kB

— Gideon Sa’ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) December 10, 2025

The visit to Washington comes amid heightened diplomatic activity for the Israeli foreign minister, who on Tuesday held a series of meetings with senior US lawmakers, including Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas).

Following his meeting with Graham, Sa’ar described the senator as a “dear friend” and thanked him for his “unwavering support for Israel” and commitment to countering radical Islam.

Sa’ar also addressed comments made by incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has vowed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he visit the city. Sa’ar told the New York Post that the threats were not influencing Netanyahu’s travel plans and reiterated the prime minister’s own words: “He will come to New York.”

The Israeli diplomat’s visit reflects the growing alignment between Jerusalem and Washington under the current US administration, as Trump’s Gaza plan begins to shape postwar discussions and regional partners weigh long-term stabilization efforts.

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