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The Hostage Crisis After 638 Days: Hope and Heartbreak at Hostage Square
In this deeply personal and moving episode recorded on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, host Marc Schulman reflects on nearly two years since the October 7th Hamas attack that led to the current hostage crisis. Speaking from Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, Schulman shares his observations from the weekly rallies he's attended for months, chronicling the emotional toll on families and the Israeli public.
The episode explores the historical context of Israel's hostage rescue ethos, from the Entebbe mission to the controversial Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange that released over 1,000 Palestinian…
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