by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent
(Worthy News) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday condemned Hamas as an “evil” organization that must be “eradicated,” urging leaders to “step up” with a plan for Gaza if they do not support President Trump’s vision for the region.
During an interview on the conservative talk radio channel SiriusXM Patriot, Rubio denounced the terrorist organization for its mistreatment of hostages.
“This is an evil organization. Hamas is evil. It’s pure evil. These are monsters. These are savages. That’s a group that needs to be eradicated,” he said.
Rubio warned that Hamas’s dominance in Gaza threatens regional stability and makes peace impossible, arguing that no nation would accept a neighboring state ruled by terrorists.
Rubio praised Donald Trump as the only leader willing to take action on Gaza and challenged other regional powers, particularly wealthy nations, to step up with solutions. He urged them to take responsibility, contribute financially, and lead efforts for stability if they have a better plan.
“And right now, the only one who’s stood up and said I’m willing to help do it is Donald Trump. All these other leaders, they’re going to have to step up,” he said. “If they’ve got a better idea, then now is the time. Now is the time for the other governments and other powers in the region, some of these very rich countries, to basically say, okay, we’ll do it. We’re going to pay for this; we’re going to step forward; we’re going to be the ones that take charge,” Rubio stated.
Rubio criticized regional leaders for failing to take concrete action in rebuilding Gaza, despite claiming to support the Palestinian people. He argued that while many are quick to reject certain proposals, few have stepped forward with real solutions. He emphasized that true advocacy requires more than rhetoric, calling on nations to commit to tangible efforts rather than simply opposing existing plans.
“None of them is offering to do it. And I think that you can’t go around claiming that you’re a fighter for, an advocate for the Palestinian people, but you’re not willing to do anything to help rebuild Gaza,” he continued. “They’ll all tell you what they’re not for. But we’re still waiting for more countries to step forward and say here’s what we’re willing to do. And right now, they’ve not been willing to do anything … or at least anything concrete,” Rubio continued.
Rubio described Trump’s Gaza plan as a bold challenge to regional leaders, calling it “outside the box” but consistent with Trump’s blunt, truth-telling approach. He criticized the Middle East for being a region where leaders talk but fail to take action, emphasizing that if they oppose Trump’s plan, it is their responsibility to present a viable alternative.
“I mean, he’s going to state the obvious. It’s the one thing about Donald Trump—he doesn’t hide behind silly, traditional lies and things of that nature. He’s going to put out blunt truth. And the blunt truth is that the Middle East has, for too long, been a region of places all of whom love to talk but don’t want to do. So, it’s time: If they don’t like Donald Trump’s plan, then it’s time for these countries in the region to step forward and offer their solution,” Rubio concluded.
Rubio echoed President Donald Trump’s demand for Hamas to immediately release all hostages, declaring in a White House post on X, “The President was clear—Hamas MUST release ALL hostages NOW!”
Hamas is still holding six Americans as hostages: Edan Alexander, Itay Chen, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Gadi Haggai, Judi Weinstein Haggai, and Omer Neutra.
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