S2 E13. Sundays with Ya’akov Katz: Aid Convoy Chaos and Hostage Anguish

This week Ya’akov and I delve into two issues. First, we discuss the tragedy that resulted in the deaths of approximately 100 Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday as civilians desperate for food and provisions swarmed an aid convoy. Israel says that the chaos resulted from panic and, quite possibly, Hamas fire in addition to IDF shots. Fact is, what this disaster made clear is that Israel really has to work out a more secure way to get aid into the Gaza Strip. And we also need to find a way to get our hostages out. It is almost 150 days that 134 hostages have been held hostage by Hamas and this issue, more than anything, is gutting the soul and spirit of the nation, something that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar understands well. We close out by discussing the issue we expect will dominate the coming week. Which means……you’ll have to listen to the end. Thanks for tuning in.

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