

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal: Release of Hostages and Prisoners
01:32 • 18min
Israeli Military Campaign Threatens Hostage Return
19:42 • 3min
Increasing Pressure Inside Israel Due to the Successful Hostage Campaign
22:24 • 2min
The Final Stages of the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal
24:30 • 2min
The Ongoing Conflict and Potential Pitfalls
26:35 • 5min