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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Special Report: China's New World Order 

Special Report: China's New World Order 

As the world marks the 80th anniversary since World War II came to an end, a strengthening alliance between Russia, China, and North Korea is casting doubt on whether the post-1945 world order is crum...

2 Sep 202555min

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Xi, Putin Cozy Up in China

China's security summit, which is wrapping up its second day, is being presented as an alternative alliance to the American and European-led world order. A key talking point of the meeting is the rela...

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A look at some of the most widely acclaimed voices shaping 2025

A look at some of the most widely acclaimed voices shaping 2025

As Summer comes to a close, we're celebrating some of the most widely acclaimed voices who shaped this past year, from film to theater, to cooking and the written word. First, one of the year's defi...

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Has the US Slipped into Fascism?

Has the US Slipped into Fascism?

President Trump is ramping up his anti-crime agenda, with armed troops on the streets of Washington DC and threats that more cities will soon follow. Immigration raids are ramping up across the countr...

29 Aug 202555min

Chaos at the US CDC 

Chaos at the US CDC 

The White House has fired the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez, after only one month in the position. This comes just days after she reportedly clashed with He...

28 Aug 202556min

Yet Another US School Shooting 

Yet Another US School Shooting 

In the wake of the deadly school shooting in Minneapolis, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins the show from Washington, DC.  Also on today's show: US Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen; Ind...

27 Aug 202555min

Trump's Fed Firing Prompts Lawsuit 

Trump's Fed Firing Prompts Lawsuit 

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer has filed a lawsuit against President Trump following his unprecedented attempt to fire her on Monday. Many experts fear that the president's latest action ...

26 Aug 202556min

Ukraine Celebrates Independence as Russia's War Rages 

Ukraine Celebrates Independence as Russia's War Rages 

Ukrainian President Zelensky marked his country's independence day this weekend by promising his people they would one day celebrate peace under a Ukrainian flag. However, the future appears less cert...

25 Aug 202556min

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