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Listen "Rapid Response Briefing: Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal"
Episode Synopsis
We sat down for a rapid response briefing with Gershon Baskin – one of Israel’s most seasoned hostage negotiators, and someone who’s been in direct touch with the people making this ceasefire happen.
In our conversation, Gershon takes us inside the backchannels – sharing what he’s been hearing from Steve Witkoff, Arab leaders across the region and even Hamas officials about what made this deal finally come together.
He walks us through:
- What really shifted in recent weeks to move both the Israeli government and Hamas toward an agreement
- The behind-the-scenes guarantees and commitments international partners have given for Gaza’s recovery
- And why he believes this time is different – and what it means to say, finally, that the war is over
Tune in for a rare, firsthand look at how diplomacy actually unfolds, and what this moment could mean, should mean, for Israelis and Palestinians.
In our conversation, Gershon takes us inside the backchannels – sharing what he’s been hearing from Steve Witkoff, Arab leaders across the region and even Hamas officials about what made this deal finally come together.
He walks us through:
- What really shifted in recent weeks to move both the Israeli government and Hamas toward an agreement
- The behind-the-scenes guarantees and commitments international partners have given for Gaza’s recovery
- And why he believes this time is different – and what it means to say, finally, that the war is over
Tune in for a rare, firsthand look at how diplomacy actually unfolds, and what this moment could mean, should mean, for Israelis and Palestinians.
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