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Israel announces last-minute snag in hostage deal with Hamas

Season 2025 Episode 18 | 4m 16s

Just 12 hours before the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is supposed to go into effect, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said it would not go forward until Hamas made good on its agreement to provide a list of hostages they’re going to release. John Yang speaks with Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent for The Economist, for the latest.

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