Readout of the Secretary-General's phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel

The Secretary-General called Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel today to congratulate him on his recent electoral victory.

The Secretary-General told the Prime Minister that he looked forward to working with the new government upon its formation. 

The Secretary-General also urged the Prime Minister to release the tax revenue currently held by Israel but owed to the Palestinian Authority.

Lastly, the Secretary-General reiterated his view that the two-state solution was the only way forward and urged the Prime Minister to renew Israel’s commitment to that goal.