SPECIAL EPISODE: Inside the Gaza ceasefire: hostages, prisoners & a negotiator

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Israeli hostages have been released and Palestinians prisoners freed, but is the Trump-brokered truce a turning point or just a timeout? This in-depth episode explores the deal, the delivery of aid, and the future of Gaza.

Guests:

Ben Lewis, SBS Chief International Correspondent

James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson

Gershon Baskin, Hostage negotiator

Producers: Nick Ludlam, Alexandra Cheevers, Billy Dahlenburg

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Inside the Gaza ceasefire: hostages, prisoners & a negotiator

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Inside the Gaza ceasefire: hostages, prisoners & a negotiator

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