Al-Monitor’s Israel Pulse chief, Rina Bassist, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks, including points of contention over an Israeli withdrawal and Hamas’ demands for prisoners to be released, as well as the effects of pressure from the Trump administration. 

Editor’s note: This episode was updated on Oct. 8, 2025 to include US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas had agreed on phase one of his Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release plan.

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