RIYADH, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has emphasized it is necessary for the international community to move forward the Middle East peace process, Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday.

The Saudi king made the remarks during a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump over the regional developments on Monday evening, said the report.

The king reaffirmed the kingdom's steadfast position on the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, it said.

The conversation came amid rising tensions between Israel and the Palestinians following the bloody clashes in the past days near the Israeli border with Gaza Strip, that have left at least 15 Palestinian protesters killed and 1,200 others injured.

The king expressed his appreciation for a recent statement issued by the White House on its strong stance towards the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen.

Recently, the Houthi militias have stepped up its attacks on Saudi targets by firing missiles at the kingdom in retaliation for the Saudi-led Arab coalition's airstrikes in Yemen.

The Saudi leader pledged to make efforts to find a political solution to the Yemeni crisis and provide humanitarian aid to its people.

At the same time, the two leaders underlined the importance of the achievements of the concerted international efforts to fight terrorist organizations in Iraq and Syria, the report added.