While the American official did not reveal the subjects discussed during the call, Axios reported earlier that the conversation included topics such as Gaza, Syria, and the protests occurring in Iran.
Iran, which experienced a 12-day conflict with Israel last year and had its nuclear facilities bombed by the U.S. in June, is witnessing its most significant anti-government protests in years.
In Gaza, a tenuous ceasefire has not advanced beyond its initial phase since it commenced in October, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of serious violations of the agreement. The two parties remain significantly distant on the more challenging actions anticipated for the next phase.
This week, during U.S.-mediated discussions in Paris, Israel and Syria reached an agreement to establish a communication framework aimed at coordinating security and commercial matters.
Since U.S. President Donald Trump assumed office in January 2025, Netanyahu has made five visits to the United States to meet with the Republican president, while Trump visited Israel in October.
