Show Notes
THIS WEEK: With the ceasefire in Gaza holding, Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the deal. But what makes the Israelis ‘hostages’, and the Palestinians ‘prisoners’?
Plus Donald Trump’s confusion over the two words, in a completely different context.
Audio clips courtesy: CBC News, DW, CBS News, The Independent, CNN, Newsmax (via Youtube and Substack)
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