U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem between 11:31 AM and 12:01 PM UTC on September 14th, 2025. The visit occurred as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) expanded evacuation warnings in Gaza City, urging residents to move to safer areas ahead of planned strikes on Hamas infrastructure. Rubio and Netanyahu were seen together at the Western Wall, according to posts shared on X by Crannofonix News and Amit Segal. The visit by the U.S. Secretary of State to Jerusalem coincides with the ongoing military operations in Gaza. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was also present at the Western Wall with Rubio and Netanyahu. Earlier on September 14th, the IDF had issued an expanded evacuation warning for the Tel Alhah neighborhood in Gaza City at approximately 10:40 AM UTC. This followed earlier warnings for the Gaza Port and Al-Remal areas, targeting specific blocks and streets identified as containing Hamas terror infrastructure. Residents were urged to evacuate south towards designated humanitarian zones.
