Over the past 24 hours we learned the devastating news about Hamas’s slaughtering of 6 hostages. The families of two of these hostages – Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Carmel Gat had been guests on this podcast over the past few months.
The news of these executions followed news in Israel last Thursday of a heated debate within the security cabinet over a clause ... Show More
Jan 2025
'All of Israel is hugging the hostages, but the government isn't'
This week, phase one of the long-awaited cease-fire between Israel and Hamas went into effect. As part of the deal, three Israeli hostages - Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher – were freed from Hamas captivity after 471 days. Israelis were glued to their televisions ... Show More
18m 33s
Feb 2025
Hamas hands over first dead hostages
Forensic medical experts in Tel Aviv are trying to confirm the identities and cause of death of four Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas. It is the first time Hamas has returned captives dead since the ceasefire began last month,The bodies, taken by convoy from Gaza earlier, ar ... Show More
47m 15s
Jan 2025
From Hamas captivity to recovery: the long road ahead for Israel's freed hostages
After months in Hamas captivity, the release of some Israeli hostages has brought moments of relief - but also difficult questions. While the public sees smiling faces and embraces, the reality behind the scenes is far more complex. In this episode, Haaretz Podcast host Allison K ... Show More
30m 45s
Oct 2023
October 10th, 2023: Israel Retaliates, Music Festival Massacre, and Missing Victims
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: On the fourth day of Israel's war against Hamas, we’ll highlight the responses from both the Israeli government and the Israeli Defense Forces. We shine a spotlight on the tragic massacre at the Supernova music festival, a pivotal m ... Show More
16m 31s