Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking from Israel, criticized the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, calling it a 'subsidiary of Hamas' and vowing it would not be involved in delivering aid to Gaza. Rubio emphasized that while the United States is open to working with the United Nations, it refuses to engage with this particular agency due to concerns over alleged ties to militant groups. The agency has pushed back, highlighting its vital role in Gaza and readiness to provide aid, but U.S. and Israeli officials maintain their opposition, citing past incidents and investigations into staff involvement in attacks. The debate comes as a new coordination center in southern Israel is established to oversee Gaza stabilization and the implementation of a ceasefire agreement.