Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak held intense discussions on the latest developments in Egypt along with other bilateral issues with top Obama Administration officials, the White House said.
"National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, Secretary (of State) Hillary Clinton, and Defense Secretary Gates discussed with Minister Barak the latest developments in Egypt, the need to move forward on Middle East peace, our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and other regional and bilateral issues," the White House said in a statement.
They agreed that US and Israel would continue to consult closely on common challenges and issues across their shared agenda, it said.
"They stressed the United States' unshakeable commitment to Israel's security, including through our continued support for Israel's military, and the unprecedented security cooperation between our two governments," the statement said.
In another development, US President Barack Obama spoke with Saudi King Abdullah about the current situation in Egypt, where the massive pro-democracy protests against President Hosni Mubarak entered into its third week with no resolution in sight.
"The President emphasised the importance of taking immediate steps toward an orderly transition that is meaningful, lasting, legitimate, and responsive to the aspirations of the Egyptian people," the White House said in a statement.
Obama also reaffirmed the long-term commitment of the United States to peace and security in the region, it said.
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After large scale protests broke out in Egypt last month, Obama has had discussions with several world leaders including those in the region.
Last week, the President had spoken to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.
He has also spoken twice with Mubarak on this issue.