This was reported on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

It is noted that the parties "discussed in detail the current situation in the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with an emphasis on the need for an early de-escalation of tension and ensuring proper security for the civilian population of Israel and Palestine."

Also, as reported in the Russian Foreign Ministry, "topical issues of Palestinian-Israeli settlement, which are under consideration by the Security Council and the UN General Assembly, were touched upon."

Earlier, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation and an end to hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel.