President Isaac Herzog spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time since the recent escalation of tensions Sunday.
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During the call, Isaac Herzog wished Abbas a happy Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The president "expressed his hopes for peace and stability in the region," according to a statement from Herzog's office.
During Ramadan, tensions have risen, with Arabs rioting on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City and terrorist groups from the Gaza Strip firing rockets into Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces have conducted several operations in the West Bank to apprehend suspects linked to a wave of terrorist attacks that has claimed 14 lives.
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President Herzog also called the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to wish them a happy holiday.
According to a statement from Herzog's office, the president is expected to speak with additional leaders in the coming days.
Herzog spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last month, with Erdogan condemning the wave of terror attacks and sending his condolences to the families of those killed.
Erdogan and Herzog stressed that on Ramadan, Passover, and Easter, action must be taken to maintain peace and quiet in the entire region.
i24NEWS contributed to this report.
