Some reports have cast this disconnect as indicative of a chasm between Trump and Israel. But this is a misreading. The divide is not between the president and Israel so much as between the president and Israel’s leader.

Scott Feltman, executive vice president of One Israel Fund said some believe President Trump may want to help Israel become independent so it won’t have to rely on U.S. support in case it’s faced with a more hostile administration in the future.

Netanyahu has long trumpeted his ties to Trump. But the president is sidelining him on urgent issues like the Iran nuclear talks and the conflict with Houthi rebels.

Edan Alexander, the last American held hostage in Gaza, has been freed by Hamas. He chose not to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Israeli media say he is not doing well, both physically and emotionally.

Freed hostage Edan Alexander is handed over to the Red Cross and then to Israeli forces before being flown to a hospital in Tel Aviv.