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How the Israel-Hamas hostage deal happened

Nov 27, 2023
Julian Borger, Washington-based world affairs editor with the Guardian, takes us through the tense negotiations of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal. It covers the release of hostages and prisoners, moments during the Israeli military campaign that threatened the hostage return, increasing pressure on Israel due to the successful hostage campaign, the final stages of the deal, and the potential pitfalls in returning the remaining hostages.
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