Putin, Netanyahu: What’s Neighbors’ Take on War After Hamas Strike?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Tuesday to discuss the reaction of Israel’s neighbors to the recent outbreak of violence in the region. The call, according to the Kremlin, was initiated by Putin, who wished to extend his condolences to Netanyahu and pass on his support to the Israeli people. The two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with the Kremlin noting that Netanyahu had informed Putin of the latest developments in the region regarding the situation. The pair also discussed the reaction of Israel’s neighbors to the escalation of violence following Hamas rocket fire on the country. Specifically, the two leaders discussed how to ensure that the neighboring states maintain their stance of non-interference in the conflict. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to finding an equitable and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The call comes only days after the Israeli Defense Forces launched several airstrikes against targets in the Gaza Strip as reprisal for rockets being fired from the occupied Palestinian territory. The strikes killed more than 50 people, including a pregnant woman and her 14-year-old daughter. The exchange of violence has sparked an international outcry, with leaders from around the world calling for an immediate end to the conflict. Similarly, wide-ranging protests have unfolded in cities around the world in solidarity with Palestinians and those facing human rights abuses in the region. The latest call between Putin and Netanyahu is seen as part of a global push to de-escalate the situation in Israel. The Russian president had previously spoken to U.S. President Joe Biden regarding the conflict. Both leaders agree that the most pressing priority now is to ensure the safety and security of the Israeli and Palestinian people, while entering into a meaningful and peaceful dialogue to bring about a lasting resolution to the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Tuesday to discuss the reaction of Israel’s neighbors to the recent outbreak of violence in the region. The call, according to the Kremlin, was initiated by Putin, who wished to extend his condolences to Netanyahu and pass on his support to the Israeli people. The two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with the Kremlin noting that Netanyahu had informed Putin of the latest developments in the region regarding the situation. The pair also discussed the reaction of Israel’s neighbors to the escalation of violence following Hamas rocket fire on the country. Specifically, the two leaders discussed how to ensure that the neighboring states maintain their stance of non-interference in the conflict. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to finding an equitable and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The call comes only days after the Israeli Defense Forces launched several airstrikes against targets in the Gaza Strip as reprisal for rockets being fired from the occupied Palestinian territory. The strikes killed more than 50 people, including a pregnant woman and her 14-year-old daughter. The exchange of violence has sparked an international outcry, with leaders from around the world calling for an immediate end to the conflict. Similarly, wide-ranging protests have unfolded in cities around the world in solidarity with Palestinians and those facing human rights abuses in the region. The latest call between Putin and Netanyahu is seen as part of a global push to de-escalate the situation in Israel. The Russian president had previously spoken to U.S. President Joe Biden regarding the conflict. Both leaders agree that the most pressing priority now is to ensure the safety and security of the Israeli and Palestinian people, while entering into a meaningful and peaceful dialogue to bring about a lasting resolution to the conflict.