U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a series of diplomatic engagements on August 27, 2025, including a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the State Department in Washington. The discussions reaffirmed the United States' strong commitment to Israel's security. Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar emphasized that there will not be a Palestinian state, reflecting the outcomes of the meeting. Rubio also conducted phone calls with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, focusing on the nuclear issue with Iran and related diplomatic efforts. Additionally, it was announced that Rubio will visit Mexico next week to sign a bilateral security agreement with Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente. Sa'ar expressed gratitude for Rubio's personal and steadfast support for Israel, describing the U.S.-Israel alliance as unparalleled under the leadership of President Donald Trump.