U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Thursday to align their countries' next steps across multiple fronts, including ongoing tensions with Iran.
Trump briefed Netanyahu on U.S. military moves in the Gulf, where American forces struck targets in Iran over the past two nights in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels. The two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination between Washington and Jerusalem.
Netanyahu raised concerns about statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his aides threatening Israel's existence, calling the rhetoric deeply dangerous. He also stressed the need to establish security缓冲区 along Israel's borders to safeguard the country against emerging threats.