Joy in Israel as Hostages are Released 
Amanpour13 Okt 2025

Joy in Israel as Hostages are Released 

In Tel Aviv there have been scenes of true joy in Hostages Square and in the pictures of the hostages reunited with their families after a harrowing two year ordeal at the hands of Hamas and other militants in Gaza. Our first guest understands the agony experienced by those receiving their loved ones today. Meirav Leshem Gonen's daughter Romi was held by Hamas for 471 days. She was released in January and then spent 6 months in hospital. Meirav joins Christiane from Israel. Also on today's show: Yousra Abu Sharekh, Gaza Program Coordinator, INARA; Khaled Elgindy, Visiting Scholar Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies; Gershon Baskin, former hostage negotiator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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