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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Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg 

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg 

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Despite the ceasefire, it was another deadly weekend in the shattered enclave of Gaza. Meanwhile, the UN warns that the aid supplies getting into Gaza are still "way below what's needed." The decision...

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In the same week President Donald Trump brings a ceasefire and plans for a permanent peace in the Middle East, could he also be preparing for war in his own backyard? He ended this week authorizing CI...

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Who Will Lead Gaza? 

Who Will Lead Gaza? 

Despite jubilation in Gaza following the ceasefire with Israel, the future of more than two million Palestinians is still far from secure. Talks have kicked off in Egypt to decide a post-war governanc...

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Palestinian Politician Nasser al-Kidwa 

Palestinian Politician Nasser al-Kidwa 

The ceasefire in Gaza is just four days old, and already there are signs of tension: Hamas says it's handed over all the hostages remains it can access, without specialist equipment. Israel is restric...

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty 

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty 

Donald Trump declared that "phase two" of the Gaza ceasefire has begun, which calls for the establishment of an interim government in Gaza and the formation of a multinational security force. But Trum...

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Why the US Bailed Out Argentina 

Why the US Bailed Out Argentina 

Argentinian President Javier Milei is at the White House today, meeting with President Trump after a huge US bailout. Milei, who swept to power nearly two years ago with a promise to radically cut gov...

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