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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More Than 100 Aid Organizations Warn of Famine in Gaza

More Than 100 Aid Organizations Warn of Famine in Gaza

More than 100 aid organizations warn, "famine" is knocking on the door in Gaza. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports on the dire situation there. Then, as the International Court of Justice gives its ...

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How USAID's Demise Threatens Afghanistan 

How USAID's Demise Threatens Afghanistan 

USAID has officially closed its doors, but the devastating impact of its loss is echoing around the world. Among those worst hit is Afghanistan, which received over 40 percent of its humanitarian supp...

22 Jul 202555min

Gaza's Deepening Hunger Crisis 

Gaza's Deepening Hunger Crisis 

The people of Gaza are facing an impossible choice - try to survive starvation, or risk their lives to find food. 25 nations, including the UK, Canada and France, have united to condemn what they call...

21 Jul 202556min

Exclusive with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs

Exclusive with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs

First up this week is Christiane's exclusive interview with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and his response to President Trump threatening him with a 50% tariff and claims the Bol...

19 Jul 202540min

Media Mogul Barry Diller Spills The Beans 

Media Mogul Barry Diller Spills The Beans 

Barry Diller has transformed the way people around the world enjoy entertainment, helping to put some of the biggest titles in film and television on our screens. He's also enjoyed success beyond Holl...

18 Jul 202555min

Exclusive: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 

Exclusive: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is coming out fighting against President Trump's extraordinary threat of 50% tariffs. Trump's tariffs are mostly slapped on nations that have a trade surp...

17 Jul 202555min

Former British Intelligence Chief John Sawers 

Former British Intelligence Chief John Sawers 

Fighting is intensifying inside Syria, after Israel launched a powerful series of airstrikes on the capital, Damascus. And as conflict in the Middle East escalates, Russia launched more massive air st...

16 Jul 202556min

Violence Escalates in West Bank 

Violence Escalates in West Bank 

An American citizen is killed by Israeli settlers. We have a special report on the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank. Then, Israel hits targets in southern Syria, saying it's protecting th...

15 Jul 202555min

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