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Israel’s cabinet votes to approve hostage release deal
Nov 22, 2023
Israel's cabinet approves a deal to release at least 50 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. Barak Ravid discusses the timing of the release. Anat Moshe Shoshany's grandmother, Adina Moshe, reacts to the news and expresses hope. Concerns are raised about Hamas upholding their end of the deal and the mixed emotions of affected families. The podcast also highlights the brave actions of a mother and her husband during a kidnapping.
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- Israel's cabinet has approved a deal for the release of 50 women and children hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in exchange for a temporary ceasefire.
- The approved hostage release deal is a response to public pressure and criticism towards the Israeli government's handling of the hostage situation, highlighting the government's acknowledgment of public sentiment.
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Approval of Hostage Deal by Israeli Cabinet
The Israeli cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas which will see the release of 50 women and children who were taken hostage on October 7th. In return, Israel will release 150 Palestinian prisoners, with a four to five-day pause in military operations in Gaza. The approval of the deal follows hours of debate within the cabinet, and while there was some opposition from far-right members, the deal was expected to be approved. The families of the hostages are cautiously optimistic for their loved ones' release, but acknowledge that there are many more hostages still held by Hamas.
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