Putin, Netanyahu discuss Trump’s peace plan and regional security

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation to discuss key regional issues, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

According to the Kremlin, the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East and U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

They also expressed a shared interest in resolving issues related to Iran’s nuclear program through dialogue.

The conversation further covered ways to promote greater stability in Syria, the Kremlin added.

On the other hand, Ceasefire negotiations aimed at halting the ongoing conflict in Gaza are currently taking place in Egypt’s resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The proposed agreement has sparked strong reactions from key regional and international players, with Iran, Egypt, the United Nations, and Germany issuing statements that reflect both support and caution.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed support for the proposed ceasefire, describing it as a potential step toward ending what it calls the “genocide in Gaza.” However, Tehran emphasized that the final decision must rest with the Palestinian people and resistance groups on the ground.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reiterated that true and lasting peace in the Middle East is unattainable without the establishment of a free and sovereign Palestinian state. He argued that sustainable regional stability requires the restoration of Palestinian rights and compliance with international law.