Overview

• The leaders reviewed Trump’s 20-point proposal to end the Gaza war, with Putin reiterating support for a comprehensive Palestinian settlement.
• Both sides expressed interest in negotiated solutions on Iran’s nuclear programme, according to accounts cited by The Times of Israel.
• The call also touched on prospects for further stabilisation in Syria, as reported in the same coverage.
• Russia maintains open channels with Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, which Moscow does not classify as a terrorist organisation.
• Context for Russia’s role includes hosting talks among Hamas, Fatah and Islamic Jihad last year and facilitating the release of Russian-Israeli hostage Alexander Troufanov this year.