Marco Rubio calls on Hamas to release hostages ‘as soon as possible’ amid peace deal: Full interview

Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins Meet the Press to discuss President Trump’s apparent breakthrough in peace negotiations between Hamas and Israel, urging the immediate release of all hostages while warning that a lasting end to the Gaza war will take more time to secure.

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