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What it takes to be a hostage negotiator

What it takes to be a hostage negotiator

Update: 2025-10-14
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If you've watched the news this week, you've seen the powerful reunions.

Hostages, some taken years ago, finally back with their families. Israel and Hamas have both released captives, to long-awaited hugs, tears, and relief.

But these moments don't come easy. Negotiations are fragile and hard-fought - when every message, every word, carries the weight of human life.

World leaders have fronted the cameras, but who actually makes these deals happen? 

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What it takes to be a hostage negotiator

What it takes to be a hostage negotiator

Australian Broadcasting Corporation