Hanegbi holds calls with Russian counterpart regarding Mideast tensions

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi arrives for a court hearing in the trial against Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 5, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi arrives for a court hearing in the trial against Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 5, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Top Russian security official Nikolai Patrushev has discussed the rising tensions in the Middle East with National Security Council chairman Tzachi Hanegbi, Russian news agency Interfax reports.

It cites the Russian Security Council as saying that Patrushev noted the need for all parties to show restraint to prevent further escalation of the conflict

Earlier today, the Kremlin said it was extremely concerned about the escalation of tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s mass drone and missile attack on Israel over the weekend.

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