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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Making Sense of the 'Diddy' Verdict 

Making Sense of the 'Diddy' Verdict 

After more than six weeks of testimony, the jury in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial found the media mogul guilty on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him of the most seri...

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Assessing the Impact of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' 

Assessing the Impact of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' 

First: After a marathon, multi-day debate, the Senate has passed Donald Trump's massive "Big Beautiful" tax and spending bill. What will it mean for America's fiscal future? Brianna puts that question...

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'Scale of Terror is Growing' in Ukraine 

'Scale of Terror is Growing' in Ukraine 

First: Bianna speaks to Heorhii Tykhyi, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson about the recent barrage of Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine and what the US and EU can do to aid Ukraine's war eff...

30 Jun 202556min

Canadian PM Mark Carney on Iran, Ukraine, and being a 'Trump whisperer'

Canadian PM Mark Carney on Iran, Ukraine, and being a 'Trump whisperer'

As world leaders met at this week's NATO summit in the Netherlands, Christiane's exclusive interview with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The two discussed the fallout from the Israel-Iran confli...

28 Jun 202540min

Could The Iran Nuclear Attacks Backfire? 

Could The Iran Nuclear Attacks Backfire? 

The primary goal of Israeli and American attacks on Iran was to remove the country's "existential" nuclear threat. But what if the attacks have the opposite effect, motivating the Iran to pull of the ...

27 Jun 202556min

Palestinian Politician & Peace Negotiator Mustafa Barghouti  C

Palestinian Politician & Peace Negotiator Mustafa Barghouti  C

Could US strikes in Iran pave the way for a ceasefire in Gaza? And could progress toward a ceasefire in Gaza help dial down tension in the West Bank as well? Christiane speaks with Mustafa Barghouti, ...

26 Jun 202556min

David Petraeus on US Strike on Iran 

David Petraeus on US Strike on Iran 

At today's NATO summit, President Trump devoted a great deal of his press conference to the US's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. After a back and forth over a leaked Pentagon report suggesting t...

25 Jun 202556min

Will Israel and Iran Give Peace a Chance? 

Will Israel and Iran Give Peace a Chance? 

NATO leaders are gathering in the Netherlands for their annual summit at the same time a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war appears to be holding. Can diplomacy succeed if the ceasefire survives...

24 Jun 202556min

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