President Trump hails 'everlasting peace' in Gaza and promises hostages will be released as early as Monday. But will a ceasefire hold? What changed to allow this breakthrough? And should Trump now win the Nobel peace prize? 

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Guest: Tal Schneider, Political & Diplomatic Correspondent, The Times of Israel.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Olivia Case.

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