Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Ahead of UNSC Vote
The leaders of Russia and Israel, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, had a phone call.
They talked about the fighting in Gaza, exchanging people who are being held, and making Iran and Syria more stable.
This call happened as the United Nations was getting ready to vote on a new plan for Gaza proposed by the United States.
The US plan includes setting up a special force to help keep people safe and to manage aid.
Russia, however, wants the UN to consider a different approach that emphasizes a long-term solution for both Israelis and Palestinians, stating that the US plan does not fully align with international agreements.
Russia has prepared its own proposal for the UN Security Council.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Saturday to discuss regional issues.
Key topics included the situation in Gaza, a potential ceasefire, and the exchange of detainees.
The leaders also addressed Iran's nuclear program and efforts to stabilize Syria.
The call preceded a UN Security Council vote on a US-proposed resolution for Gaza, which includes establishing a temporary stabilization force.
Russia has put forward an alternative draft resolution, emphasizing the need for a two-state solution and further UN reports.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- What
- Held a phone call to discuss the situation in Gaza, Iran's nuclear program, and Syria's stabilization, while the UN Security Council prepared to vote on a US-proposed resolution regarding Gaza.
- When
- Saturday (call) and November 17th (UNSC vote)
- Where
- Via telephone call; discussion points included Gaza, Iran, and Syria, with a UN Security Council vote pending in New York.
- Why
- To exchange views on regional developments and impending UN Security Council decisions concerning Gaza.
Russia's Proposed UNSC Resolution
US Proposed UNSC Resolution
Approach to Gaza Peace
Russia's Proposed UNSC Resolution
Russia believes UN resolutions should reflect the universally recognized international legal framework and reaffirm fundamental decisions, prioritizing the two-state solution, which they state the US draft overlooked. Moscow proposed an alternative draft calling for the UN Secretary-General to report on options for implementing the US plan.
US Proposed UNSC Resolution
The US proposed a resolution backing President Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, including establishing a temporary International Stabilization Force to protect civilians, secure humanitarian corridors, and work with Palestinian police.
- Participants
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- Date of Call
- Saturday
- Topics Discussed
- Situation in Gaza (ceasefire, detainee exchange), Iran's nuclear program, stabilization in Syria
- UNSC Vote on US Resolution
- November 17th
- US Resolution Content
- Supports Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza; proposes temporary International Stabilization Force through 2027.
- Russia's UNSC Alternative
- Calls for UN Secretary-General to report on implementing the US plan, emphasizing a two-state solution.
Sources
Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Middle East Ceasefire In Telephone Call
Netanyahu, Putin Discuss Middle East After Russia's UN Resolution On Gaza
Putin, Netanyahu discuss West Asia in phone call as Russia attempts to counter US at UNSC
Putin, Netanyahu hold phone call, conduct 'thorough exchange of views' on Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear programme, Syria
