US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed tensions in the Middle East and regional security issues.
According to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's office, one of the main topics of the phone call was US military operations against Iran in the Persian Gulf. Trump is said to have briefed Netanyahu on the progress of those operations.
Security zones and military presence
The two sides also discussed the strategic importance of maintaining security zones along Israel's borders. The discussion takes on particular relevance against the backdrop of reports about the Israeli military's phased withdrawal from certain positions in Lebanon.
A message of cooperation
At the conclusion of the phone call, Trump and Netanyahu agreed to continue close cooperation in the pursuit of regional security. Official circles provided no further details about the call.