Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. The Prime Minister’s Office of Israel confirmed the call, and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also verified the discussion between the two leaders. This marks the second phone call between Netanyahu and Putin in a week, following discussions about Syria and Iran. This suggests that Netanyahu is engaging in communication with various leaders, including those outside of the United States, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn condemnation and pressure from the US and European nations.
