Putin, Netanyahu discuss Trump's Gaza plan, Iran's nuclear issue over phone call: Report

the dialogue between Moscow and Tel Aviv covered a range of geopolitical matters, with discussions centering on ongoing tensions in the Middle East and efforts toward diplomatic resolutions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on Monday, touching on several key regional issues including former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, according to a report by RT News.

During the conversation, both leaders exchanged views on ensuring stability in Syria and emphasized the importance of pursuing a “negotiated solution” to Iran’s nuclear programme.

Netanyahu also took the opportunity to extend his greetings to Putin ahead of the Russian leader’s upcoming birthday on October 7.

RT noted that the dialogue between Moscow and Tel Aviv covered a range of geopolitical matters, with discussions centering on ongoing tensions in the Middle East and efforts toward diplomatic resolutions.

Israeli and Hamas officials launched indirect talks Monday at an Egyptian resort on a US-drafted peace plan to end the ruinous war in Gaza on the eve of its second anniversary.

Many uncertainties remain about the plan presented by US President Donald Trump last week, including the disarmament of the militant group — a key Israeli demand — and the future governance of Gaza.

Trump has indicated an agreement on Gaza could pave the way for a Middle East peace process that could reshape the region.

Despite Trump ordering Israel to stop the bombing, Israel continued to pound Gaza with airstrikes, killing at least 19 people in the last 24 hours, the territory's Health Ministry said, according to AP.

As per AP, an Egyptian official said talks began at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh Monday afternoon. The official spoke on condition of anonymity with the news agency because he was not authorised to speak publicly about the talks.

The Israelis are led by top negotiator Ron Dermer, while Khalil al-Hayyah leads the Hamas delegation.

Hamas said negotiations will focus on the first stage of a ceasefire, including the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces as well as the release of hostages held by the militants in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention.

With inputs from AP