Honestly with Bari Weiss

Conversations with Coleman: Three Hostages Families Disagree on How to Get Their Loved Ones Home

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Sep 2, 2025
Dalia Cusnir advocates for a deal to release hostages, including her brothers-in-law kidnapped by Hamas. Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, believes Israel should prioritize military action until Hamas surrenders. The podcast dives into their emotional struggles, highlighting the profound divides within families dealing with the hostage crisis and their differing opinions on how to bring their loved ones home. It captures the intense personal stakes embedded in the broader political conflict while emphasizing the urgent need for resolution.
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ANECDOTE

Family Trauma After Kidnapping

  • Dalia Cusnir‑Horn described her brothers Yair and Eitan being captured and paraded through Gaza, then held in tunnels.
  • Yair was released after 498 days but remains psychologically trapped while Eitan stays in captivity.
INSIGHT

Pragmatism Over Total Victory

  • Dalia argues eliminating Hamas is unrealistic and saving lives now must take priority.
  • She frames a partial ceasefire deal as a pragmatic way to rescue hostages and begin reconstruction.
ADVICE

Use Partial Ceasefire As Leverage

  • Negotiate the partial ceasefire now and use it as leverage to press for a comprehensive deal afterward.
  • Push allied governments, especially U.S. leadership, to apply pressure on Israel to accept and expand the agreement.
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