US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, visiting Israel, declared that there is 'no plan B' for the Gaza ceasefire and emphasized that Israel has fulfilled its commitments so far. Rubio insisted that Hamas must disarm, release the remains of deceased hostages, and have no role in Gaza's future governance. He also stated that the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees would not be involved in delivering aid due to alleged ties with Hamas, and that any international stabilization force entering Gaza must be acceptable to Israel. Rubio warned that any move by Israel to annex the West Bank would threaten the peace process and regional cooperation, and highlighted that broader normalization with Israel could follow a successful ceasefire implementation.

Rubio underscored the complexity of the ceasefire plan, noting progress but cautioning that challenges remain, especially regarding security and humanitarian aid. He reiterated that all parties involved agree Hamas cannot govern Gaza and that the future administration of the territory must be collectively decided by Israel and its partners. The remains of slain hostages are expected to be released as part of the deal, and Rubio expressed optimism that the end of the conflict could lead to expanded regional normalization with Israel.