As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call to discuss Middle East security issues. Trump shared information about U.S. military movements in the Gulf region, while Netanyahu emphasized the need to maintain a buffer zone along the Lebanese border.
According to foreign reports, including the Times of Israel, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced on July 9 that the two leaders spoke. The office stated, "Both sides agreed to continue their cooperation across the Middle East."
This call comes amid a resurgence of conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. has conducted additional strikes against Iran, which has claimed to target U.S. military bases in the Gulf region.
During the conversation, Netanyahu reiterated the importance of maintaining a buffer zone along the Lebanese border. This is aimed at addressing threats from Iranian-backed militant groups such as Hezbollah, indicating the need for military flexibility in the border area.
Netanyahu also referenced comments made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has been vocally critical of Israel on the international stage following the Gaza conflict.
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