Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu

The two leaders had a thorough discussion of the latest developments in the Middle East, in particular in light of the plan to normalise the situation in Gaza, put forward by the President of the United States. Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia's steadfast support for resolving the issue of Palestine comprehensively using the well-known basis of international law.

In addition, there was an exchange of views on several other regional matters. Notably, interest was expressed in searching for ways to settle the situation surrounding Iran's nuclear programme and to stabilise the situation in Syria further via negotiations.

As tomorrow marks Vladimir Putin's birthday, the Prime Minister of Israel gave the Russian President his best wishes.

In turn, the President of Russia offered Benjamin Netanyahu and the people of Israel greetings for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.