Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Morsi of Egypt

November 20, 2012
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release
November 19, 2012

Following the dinner tonight, President Obama called President Morsi of Egypt.  The two leaders discussed ways to de-escalate the situation in Gaza, and President Obama underscored the necessity of Hamas ending rocket fire into Israel.  President Obama also offered condolences for the terrible loss of life in the recent train accident in Egypt.  President Obama then called Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel, and received an update on the situation in Gaza and Israel.  In both calls, President Obama expressed regret for the loss of Israeli and Palestinian civilian lives, and agreed to stay in close touch with both leaders.