15: Status of Phase One Gaza Prisoner Exchange and Ceasefire. John Batchelor and Peter Berkowitz discuss the status of phase one of the Gaza prisoner exchange and ceasefire. Phase one remains incomplete because 13 bodies of deceased hostages have not been ret
Update: 2025-10-22
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Status of Phase One Gaza Prisoner Exchange and Ceasefire. John Batchelor and Peter Berkowitz discuss the status of phase one of the Gaza prisoner exchange and ceasefire. Phase one remains incomplete because 13 bodies of deceased hostages have not been returned. The return of these remains is considered a sacred duty by Israelis. This issue is viewed as critical for the Israeli public and the conduct of the IDF. The Israeli public and government support Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance that phase one is only complete once all bodies are recovered. Although all living hostages were returned—a great achievement—the remains of fallen soldiers and outrageously kidnapped civilians must also be retrieved. Developments surrounding the situation should not surprise reasonable people. This is partly due to recognizing how deeply inscribed the clan social structure is in Gaza.
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