Global News Podcast Netanyahu: Israel will begin talks to free all hostages
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Aug 21, 2025 Katie Watson, a BBC correspondent reporting from Kyiv, discusses Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement about beginning negotiations to release hostages in Gaza. The conversation delves into the global call from 27 countries for media access to the war-torn region, highlighting the plight of Palestinian civilians. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, the ongoing issue of child abduction amid conflict is explored, shedding light on its historical and current implications. Watson also touches on the Menendez brothers' surprising parole hearings, generating renewed public interest.
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Dual Tracks: Negotiation And Military Build-Up
- Benjamin Netanyahu opened a negotiating track while publicly preparing for a large military assault on Gaza City.
- He rejected the immediate ceasefire deal accepted by Hamas but said talks would proceed on terms acceptable to Israel.
A Woman's Tenth Displacement
- A Palestinian woman describes her tenth displacement under fire, losing everything and starting from zero.
- She says there is no permanent home, no safe place and increasing uncertainty about the future.
Military Preparations Intensify Around Gaza City
- Israel is mobilising large numbers of reservists and preparing for a ground assault that requires tens of thousands of troops.
- The military is pushing into Gaza City suburbs now, increasing civilian displacement and fear.