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The Price of Freedom: Inside Israel’s Hostage Deal – with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus
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Qatar and the United States have announced a three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The first phase would see Hamas release 33 of the 98 hostages remaining in Gaza. In exchange, Israel would release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including some serving life sentences.
The agreement has sparked intense debate in Israel, with critics cautioning that it could embolden Hamas and leave hostages behind.
Joining host Aviva Klompas to break down the details and implications of this deal is retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF spokesperson and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Guest Bio:
Jonathan Conricus is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies focused on the Middle East. He served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for 24 years as a combat commander in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. He also served as a military diplomat, foreign relations expert, and international spokesperson. He recently retired as lieutenant colonel. Jonathan was the first Israeli officer to be seconded to the United Nations (UN), during which he provided military and strategic analysis for UN peacekeeping forces. He has directed social media and public diplomacy efforts and has extensive on- and off-camera experience from his years as a spokesperson.