Trump, Netanyahu talk on phone ahead of expected release of Israeli-American captive from Gaza – Middle East Monitor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump today shortly before the expected release of the last living Israeli-American captive from the Gaza Strip, Tel Aviv said.

“The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for assistance in releasing IDF [Israeli occupation army] soldier Edan Alexander,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.

According to the statement, Trump reaffirmed “his commitment to Israel and his desire to…