Netanyahu in Washington, and a Gaza ceasefire?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington this week, in a trip many believe could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza. We walk through the terms of the deal, the war aims of the involved parties, and an unfolding aid scandal in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington this week, meeting with Donald Trump and senior members of the Trump administration, in a trip that could end in a Gaza ceasefire agreement expected to last 60 days.
The critical questions revolve around Hamas' attitude toward the repatriation of the remaining 50 Israeli hostages in their custody, and Israel's hesitancy to agree to a deal that involves a permanent peace.
Our guest is Meron Rappaport, a 35-year veteran of the Israeli news industry and was formerly the head of news at Israel's Ha'aretz newspaper. Today, he works as an editor at Local Call, a Hebrew language news organization operating in Israel.
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