In emotional first call with freed hostage, PM gives him 'directive'

Freed American-Israeli prisoner Idan Alexander made a phone call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday after his release by Hamas, during which he said he was "fine."

In emotional first call with freed hostage, PM gives him 'directive'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared an emotional phone call with Edan Alexander on Monday, a day after Alexander was released from Hamas captivity. The conversation also included a brief exchange with President Trump's Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, who appeared to be with Alexander's family.  "Edan? It's so good to hear your voice," Netanyahu began. Alexander, sounding understandably weak but relieved, responded, "Crazy, …

Prime Minister Netanyahu in conversation with Idan Alexander, who was released from Hamas captivity: "We appreciate the American assistance, and greatly appreciate the IDF soldiers who are ready to act in any way" • Idan Alexander: "Slowly we will return to what we were before, it's all a matter of time"

The Prime Minister spoke with the survivor of the captivity who was released last night after 584 days, and congratulated him: "The people of Israel are happy." Later, he also addressed Trump's envoy to the Middle East and thanked him for the assistance, when he thanked Netanyahu in response for not sabotaging the release: "That was critical."