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Oct 6

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Missing hostages in Gaza, and Fadel Chak...

THE NATIONAL NEWS

About this episode

The search for missing hostages is one of the sticking points in the Israel-Hamas talks. Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Assad regime. Fadel Chaker surrenders to Lebanese authorities.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Search for missing hostages among sticking points in Israel-Hamas talks, sources say

Apathy and doubts cloud Syria’s parliamentary poll

Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker surrenders after more than 10 years on the run

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.

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