The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby:

Secretary Kerry and Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed bilateral and regional security issues, with a focus on Syria and Daesh. They discussed steps that can be taken to stop the violence in Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank and improve conditions on the ground.‎ They also discussed ways in which the United States and Israel could further strengthen their security cooperation, in the face of regional instability.‎ Secretary Kerry expressed sympathy and condolences for victims of recent terror attacks.