Netanyahu phones reservist freed from Thailand detention: 'We all embrace you'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a reserve fighter who was released after eight months of detention in Thailand, telling him 'this is the commitment of the State of Israel' and that 'we all embrace you.' The reservist, identified only by his first initial, was freed earlier Friday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with a reserve fighter released from eight months of detention in Thailand, according to Israeli media. The reservist, identified only by his first initial, was freed earlier Friday. Netanyahu told the fighter: 'This is the commitment of the State of Israel. We all embrace you.' The Zioneer reported the release earlier today.

3 developments

1. 56 minutes ago · 19:51 · 17 JulLatest

   Government Press Office releases photo of Netanyahu's call with the reservist.

2. 19:41 · 17 Jul

   Netanyahu spoke with the released reservist, expressing the state's commitment.

3. 19:32 · 17 Jul

   Israeli fighter released from detention in Thailand

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