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Rubio criticized countries like Australia for their intentions to officially recognize Palestine, calling such gestures "meaningless" and purely symbolic. According to him, these actions are primarily driven by internal political considerations rather than any substantive change or progress in resolving the conflict. He dismissed the significance of these declarations, asserting that the future of the region will ultimately be shaped by on-the-ground realities rather than international statements or resolutions.
"The truth of the matter is that the future of that region is not going to be decided by some UN resolution. It’s not going to be decided by some press release by a prime minister or president from some country. It’s going to be decided on the ground."