Netanyahu Criticizes Russia's Cooperation with Iran and UN Positions in Call with Putin

Despite the criticism, Netanyahu praised Russian efforts to free an Israeli citizen from Gaza, while Russia emphasized its focus on the humanitarian situation in the region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Sunday, with Netanyahu expressing dissatisfaction with Russia's positions at the UN and its cooperation with Iran.
The Kremlin stated that the focus of the conversation was on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with Putin reiterating his position of rejecting and condemning terrorism in all its forms.
Russia backed a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza truce, which was vetoed by the United States.
Netanyahu also praised Russian efforts to free an Israeli citizen who also has Russian citizenship from captivity in Gaza.
Russia's foreign minister has called for an international monitoring mission to go to Gaza to monitor the humanitarian situation.