Current Events, Episode 184

israel at war, EXPLAINED: why isn’t there a hostage deal?

september 5, 2024

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Hamas executed six hostages. Israelis accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of abandoning them for his own self-interest. They no longer trust the government to get the hostages back or wage this war effectively. So why isn't there a hostage deal? And how is Netanyahu managing to stay in power?