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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Raid on Al-Shifa hospital

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After weeks of fierce fighting, Hamas says Israel has gained control of Gaza’s main hospital, where thousands of civilians have been sheltering. Many of Al-Shifa's wards are damaged and deserted, and ...

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Netanyahu Senior Adviser Mark Regev

Netanyahu Senior Adviser Mark Regev

From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, families of hostages today began a five-day march to pressure their government to bring home their loved ones. President Biden said he believes a deal on freeing hostages i...

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The sounds of Gaza's collapsing health system

The sounds of Gaza's collapsing health system

No milk for babies, no food for patients, and no fuel for lights or incubators. Gaza’s health system is crumbling under the weight of war, as Israel says it's going deeper into the territory. Battles ...

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'A never-ending humanitarian nightmare'

'A never-ending humanitarian nightmare'

That's how the UN Secretary-General has described the situation in Gaza. As tens of thousands of people flee south, the IDF allowed another evacuation corridor for six hours and agreed to continue dai...

10 Nov 202359min

Daughter of Israeli hostage speaks out

Daughter of Israeli hostage speaks out

Israeli, US and Qatari intelligence chiefs met in Doha today for hostage negotiations. Over 200 hostages were taken by Hamas and other groups are still not freed. Some of what we do know about their c...

9 Nov 202358min

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza

As Israel says its troops have entered Gaza City, the humanitarian crisis is stark. Bakeries in North Gaza are closed, according to the UN, and hospitals are nearly out of fuel, says the Palestinian R...

8 Nov 202358min

Hamas released her mom but not her dad

Hamas released her mom but not her dad

One month ago today, on the morning of October 7, Hamas launched its surprise attack on Israel. The government says 1,400 were killed, mostly civilians. Last night the faces of the hostages kidnapped ...

7 Nov 202359min

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi

Israel is coming under mounting pressure as the death toll in Gaza passes 10,000, nearly half of them children, according to the Hamas-run health officials there. But Israeli officials are rejecting a...

6 Nov 202358min

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