Netanyahu, Pompeo talk Iran and coronavirus

According to the Prime Minister's Office, Pompeo wished Netanyahu a happy Passover, and Netanyahu wished Pompeo a happy Easter.

By LAHAV HARKOV

APRIL 9, 2020 22:30

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (photo credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

(photo credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed regional issues over the phone on Friday.

Statements from both offices said they talked about the ongoing efforts to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spoke with @IsraeliPM @Netanyahu about U.S. and Israeli efforts to contain and mitigate #COVID19. We also discussed Iran's destabilizing behavior in the region. The United States’ commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering. We will always stand with #Israel.
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) April 9, 2020

The State Department said "they also discussed Iran’s destabilizing behavior and the unwavering U.S. commitment to Israel’s security."

According to the Prime Minister's Office, Pompeo wished Netanyahu a happy Passover, and Netanyahu wished Pompeo a happy Easter.