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

Avsnitt(1743)

Esper on his new memoir, "A Sacred Oath"

Esper on his new memoir, "A Sacred Oath"

Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was sworn in just days before that now infamous phone call in 2019 where then-President Trump repeatedly asked Ukraine’s President Zelensky to investigate the...

13 Maj 202256min

On Finland and Sweden joining NATO

On Finland and Sweden joining NATO

n a historic change for a once neutral country, driven by its neighbor Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Finland's leaders today said their country must apply for NATO membership "without delay". They sha...

12 Maj 202256min

US Senate's symbolic vote to codify Roe v. Wade

US Senate's symbolic vote to codify Roe v. Wade

The US Senate votes today on a measure that would codify Roe v. Wade. Democratic leadership strongly backs its passage but didn’t expect it to get close to the filibuster-proof 60 votes required. The ...

11 Maj 202255min

The climate impact of weaning off Russian oil

The climate impact of weaning off Russian oil

As Europe and the G7 plan to phase out Russian oil, could this help or hurt the struggle for green energy? Joining the show to discuss this is US climate envoy John Kerry.  Also on today's show: One ...

10 Maj 202256min

Putin offers few clues in Victory Day speech

Putin offers few clues in Victory Day speech

In perhaps the most anticipated Victory Day parade in recent memory, Russian military might was on full display this morning in Moscow. But President Vladimir Putin, while defiant, delivered a short s...

9 Maj 202256min

'Back to the future' in the Philippines?

'Back to the future' in the Philippines?

The Philippines is bracing for an important presidential election on Monday. Way ahead in the polls is Ferdinand Marcos Jr., also known as Bongbong, and his running mate Sara Duterte. If those names s...

6 Maj 202256min

Rep. Speier's personal story of abortion

Rep. Speier's personal story of abortion

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, more women may die – that is the blunt warning from the director of the CDC, as America grapples with the fallout from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion. For Califor...

5 Maj 202256min

How abortion arrived at the center of US culture wars

How abortion arrived at the center of US culture wars

Americans on both sides of the abortion issue are fired up following the leak of a draft opinion that shows the Supreme Court looks likely to end a women's right to choose after nearly 50 years. The i...

4 Maj 202256min

Populärt inom Politik & nyheter

aftonbladet-krim
svenska-fall
rss-krimstad
fordomspodden
p3-krim
blenda-2
flashback-forever
motiv
aftonbladet-daily
rss-sanning-konsekvens
olyckan-inifran
svd-ledarredaktionen
grans
spar
rss-vad-fan-hande
dagens-eko
politiken
spotlight
kungligt
rss-frandfors-horna