Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in a statement that he held a discussion with United States President-elect Donald Trump on the latest events taking place in the Middle East.

"It was a very friendly, very warm and very important conversation. We talked about the need to complete Israel's victory, and we also talked at length about the efforts we are making to free our hostages," Netanyahu remarked.

The Israeli prime minister vowed to change the Middle East, claiming that Israel is "acting with strength and discretion" to bring security to the region.