US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Image Credit: Reuters
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Firstpost11-01-2026, 10:50

Rubio, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza, Syria, Iran Protests in Phone Call

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Saturday.
  • Topics discussed included the situation in Gaza, Syria, and the ongoing protests in Iran.
  • Iran is experiencing its largest anti-government demonstrations in years, with 72 dead and 2,300 detained.
  • President Donald Trump expressed US readiness to help Iranian protesters, citing their pursuit of freedom.
  • A fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces breaches, while Israel and Syria agreed on a communication mechanism in Paris.

Why It Matters: Rubio and Netanyahu discussed critical Middle East issues including Iran protests, Gaza, and Syria.

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