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 Fatal Attacks in Gaza

More Fatal Attacks in Gaza

"Unconscionable." That's how the United Nations' Human Rights Chief describes fatal attacks on Palestinians trying to reach aid in Gaza. Chaos erupted at a distribution site in Rafah today, where Gaza...

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Another Antisemitic Attack 

Another Antisemitic Attack 

What was meant to be a gathering to support Israeli hostages held by Hamas turned into a crime scene in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday when a man attacked Jewish attendees with Molotov cocktails and a ma...

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Unpacking Trump's Targeting of Universities & Foreign Students

Unpacking Trump's Targeting of Universities & Foreign Students

As President Trump and his allies escalate the administration's battle on colleges, and on Harvard specifically, Steven Levitsky, Harvard professor and author of “How Democracies Die,” joins Christian...

31 Mai 202540min

Is Putin Serious About Peace? 

Is Putin Serious About Peace? 

At the same time Russia is ramping up its attacks on Ukraine, the Kremlin claims it's ready with a peace plan for ceasefire talks in Turkey next week. But President Zelensky says they have not seen an...

30 Mai 202557min

The Trump Administration's Attack on Harvard 

The Trump Administration's Attack on Harvard 

As Harvard students celebrated the end of their academic journey, just six miles away the school's lawyers were in court, fighting back against President Trump's attempt to ban international students....

29 Mai 202556min

Protests, Suffering Mark 600 Days Since Hamas Attack 

Protests, Suffering Mark 600 Days Since Hamas Attack 

Protestors are blocking highways and raising their voices in Israel today, calling for the release of hostages, as they mark 600 days since the horrors of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. One of t...

28 Mai 202556min

Israel Warns of 'Unprecedented Attack' 

Israel Warns of 'Unprecedented Attack' 

Israeli strikes have killed dozens in Gaza in the past few days alone, with the death toll there now well over 50,000. The IDF has issued evacuation orders for most of southern Gaza. It warns an "unpr...

27 Mai 202555min

John Kerry on a New Era of Foreign Policy Under Trump

John Kerry on a New Era of Foreign Policy Under Trump

Former Secretary of State under President Barack Obama and Joe Biden's climate envoy, John Kerry discusses the current administration's climate U-turn, and what it means for China. He also speaks to C...

25 Mai 202525min

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