Hostage-taking has long been a feature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The latest – 199 people, as confirmed by the Israeli military, taken by Hamas include foreign nationals, elderly and children.

On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to one of the world's most experienced kidnap for ransom negotiators and author Scott Walker about what life might be like for hostages inside Gaza and efforts to get them back.

Plus, Ali Bunkall explains what impact Joe Biden's visit to Israel will have on the conflict.

Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker