Rubio Rejects Calls for Ceasefire, Advocates for Destruction of Hamas

In a confrontation with activists, Rubio blames Hamas for civilian casualties and supports Israel's military actions.

Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was confronted by activists from the group CODEPINK, who asked him to call for a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Rubio responded by stating that he would not call for a cease-fire, instead expressing his desire for Israel to 'destroy every element of Hamas'.
Rubio blamed Hamas for civilian casualties, accusing the group of hiding behind civilians and building military installations under hospitals.
Amid a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel, the Palestinian militant group released two more hostages, with additional hostages expected to be released.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began with a brutal attack by Hamas on October 7, has entered its 55th day.