The Conflict
The Hostage Deal
Nov 22, 2023
Lyse Doucet and Frank Gardener discuss the recent Israel-Hamas hostage deal, criticizing Israel's response and highlighting Qatar's role. They explore the challenges of negotiating the deal, the division of Gaza, and the complexity of the situation. This deal is just a small step towards addressing the larger Palestinian-Israeli crisis.
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- A deal has been reached to free 50 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners, including women, teenagers, and children, from Israeli jails.
- The negotiations faced challenges due to the deep animosity between Israel and Hamas, but the role of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar played a crucial part in mediating and pushing the two sides towards a deal.
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Positive developments in the Israel-Gaza war
After weeks of secret negotiations, a deal has been reached to free 50 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners, including women, teenagers, and children, from Israeli jails. The deal also includes a four-day pause in fighting and an increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza. Families of the hostages experience a mix of hope and anguish, unsure if their loved ones will come home. The role of Qatar in the negotiations is significant, as they are the only Gulf Arab state hosting the political office of Hamas.
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