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 Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger D. Carstens

Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger D. Carstens

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We start with the fallout from a brutal military coup in Myanmar, all but forgotten by the wider world, while atrocities playout in plain view. In a new investigation, correspondent Anna Coren examine...

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Former Trump supporter Anthony Scaramucci

Former Trump supporter Anthony Scaramucci

Donald Trump made history when he became the first US President to be impeached twice, and now he's making history again, becoming the first former president to be criminally prosecuted. Anthony Scara...

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European policy chief Josep Borrell

European policy chief Josep Borrell

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Turning the global frown upside down with America's top-ranking doctor

Turning the global frown upside down with America's top-ranking doctor

We begin this hour with the very latest on the Moscow terror attack, and the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis, from CNN's Fredrika Whitfield. Then, the pursuit of health and happiness, in an emotio...

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Evelyn Farkas on Ukraine

Evelyn Farkas on Ukraine

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22 Mar 202458min

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis

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