Netanyahu Credits Trump's Diplomatic Pressure, Israeli Military Pressure, For Edan Alexander Release

In a video released on social media Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the release of Edan Alexander.

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00:00This is a very emotional moment.

00:04Adan Alexander has returned home.

00:06We embrace him and we embrace his family.

00:09This was achieved thanks to our military pressure

00:12and the diplomatic pressure applied by President Trump.

00:15This is a winning combination.

00:17I spoke with President Trump today.

00:19He told me, I'm committed to Israel.

00:21I'm committed to continuing to work with you in close cooperation

00:25in order to achieve all of our war objectives,

00:28releasing all the hostages and defeating Hamas.

00:31This goes together.

00:32They're combined with each other.