Marco Rubio Contacts Netanyahu: Discussion Focuses on Iran, Gaza, and Syria

In a critical moment, a U.S. official has disclosed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where they discussed significant regional crises, including the protests in Iran, the situation in Syria, and developments in the Gaza Strip, according to Axios.

* Protests in Iran and Gaza Ceasefire Challenges

This conversation occurred amid the largest protests in Iran in years, following a 12-day conflict with Israel last year, during which the U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June.

In Gaza, the fragile ceasefire has faced setbacks since its initial phase began in October of last year, with Israel and Hamas trading accusations of significant violations of the agreement, while disagreements persist regarding the next steps.

* Syria and Tel Aviv: Steps Toward Security and Trade Coordination

Earlier this week, Israel and Syria announced a U.S.-brokered agreement in Paris to establish a communication mechanism for coordinating security and trade matters, marking a rare advancement in dialogue between the two sides.

* Frequent Visits Between Washington and Tel Aviv

Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency in January 2025, Netanyahu has visited the U.S. five times to meet with the Republican president, while Trump visited Israel last October, reflecting the strong and ongoing relationship between the two nations.