President Obama’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
Washington, D.C.
November 24, 2013
Readout of the President’s call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu today to discuss the P5+1’s first step agreement with Iran regarding
Iran’s nuclear program. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
The President noted that the P5+1 will use the months ahead to pursue a lasting, peaceful, and comprehensive solution
that would resolve the international community’s concerns regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Consistent with our
commitment to consult closely with our Israeli friends, the President told the Prime Minister that he wants the United
States and Israel to begin consultations immediately regarding our efforts to negotiate a comprehensive solution. The
President underscored that the United States will remain firm in our commitment to Israel, which has good reason to be
skeptical about Iran’s intentions. The President and Prime Minister agreed to stay in close contact on this issue as the
P5+1 and Iran negotiate a long-term solution over the next six months.
ENDS