The United States' new top diplomat Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the country's "unwavering support" for Israel, days into a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and a large-scale raid in the West Bank.

New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday promised steadfast support for Israel in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu two days after President Donald Trump's inauguration.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to reiterate Washington's support for its ally, and the two also discussed Iran and Israeli hostages in Gaza,

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is drawing the ire of many on the left after the progressive politician voted to confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. The unanimous vote, 99-0, handed President Donald Trump his first confirmed Cabinet member on the same day as his inauguration.

After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by the answers to three questions.

WASHINGTON >> U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today to reiterate Washington’s support for its ally, and the two also discussed Iran and Israeli hostages in Gaza,

In a Senate confirmation hearing that often turned to discussion of Israel, Marco Rubio voiced his view that the United States should revoke the visas of any “supporter of Hamas” in the country.

Mr Rubio told Mr Netanyahu that the US will continue to work "tirelessly" to help free the remaining hostages in Gaza. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The US president has already declared a national emergency at the border, as he begins his crackdown on immigration.

JERUSALEM: The United States' new top diplomat Marco Rubio reaffirmed the country's "unwavering support" for Israel, days into a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a large-scale raid in the occupied West Bank.

Israel and Hamas began implementing a ceasefire in their 15-month war on Sunday that includes an exchange of hostages and prisoners.