Fareed Zakaria GPS
Hostage-prisoner exchanges continue; Possibility of Long-Term Cease Fire; Israel-Hamas military strategy; American diplomacy in Israel and Ukraine
Nov 26, 2023
CNN correspondent Oren Liebermann talks about the latest on Israel-Hamas hostage-prisoner exchanges. Haaretz diplomatic correspondent Amir Tibon discusses the possibility of a long-term cease fire. CNN correspondent Nada Bashir talks about the state of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Shibley Telhami discusses the impact of the war on the broader region.
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- The hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas faced delays and difficulties, highlighting the fragility of the truce.
- The release of foreign nationals during the truce in Gaza appears to be random, without clear criteria or reasoning behind the releases.
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Israeli and foreign hostages released during truce
During the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas, a total of 26 Israelis and 15 foreigners were released from captivity in Gaza. In return, 78 Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons. The transfer of hostages faced delays and difficulties, raising concerns about the fragile nature of the truce. Despite the accusations of violating the agreement, the release of hostages did occur, and the truce appears to be moving forward.
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