Washington, Jamad Al-Awwal 15, 1432, April 19, 2011, SPA -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House Press Office said in a statement. “The two leaders discussed U.S.-Israeli cooperation on counter-terrorism, how best to move forward in efforts to advance Middle East peace, and the recent violence near the Gaza strip.” “The President and the Prime Minister agreed to stay in close touch on the range of issues facing the United States and Israel,” it added. --SPA 12:00 LOCAL TIME 09:00 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/884890