President Donald Trump heads to the Middle East for peace deals and business negotiations, even as tensions allegedly rise with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A series of side deals by the U.S. administration is raising questions about how closely in sync the allies are over major challenges in the region.

President Trump is leaving for his trip to the Middle East today. This comes as Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen being held by Hamas, will be released in a few hours. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports more details from the White House.