EPISODE · Oct 23, 2023 · 23 MIN
Challenges in containing the Israel-Hamas conflict and negotiating the release of hostages
from The West Block · host Global News / Curiouscast
U.S. President Joe Biden visits the Middle East to show support to Israel and de-escalate tensions in the region. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Frank Lowenstein, a former U.S. special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, on what the White House is doing to contain the conflict in Gaza from spreading, the situation in the West Bank, and what happens next. Plus, Stephenson speaks with former FBI negotiator Phil Andrew about the behind-the-scenes race to free hostages from Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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U.S. President Joe Biden visits the Middle East to show support to Israel and de-escalate tensions in the region. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Frank Lowenstein, a former U.S. special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, on what the White House is doing to contain the conflict in Gaza from spreading, the situation in the West Bank, and what happens next. Plus, Stephenson speaks with former FBI negotiator Phil Andrew about the behind-the-scenes race to free hostages from Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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