Despite jubilation in Gaza following the ceasefire with Israel, the future of more than two million Palestinians is still far from secure. Talks have kicked off in Egypt to decide a post-war governance plan for Gaza, but Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti will not be among Gaza’s transitional leaders. Imprisoned since 2002, he's considered a terrorist by Israel. Christiane speaks with Barghouti’s son, Arab, who joins the program from Ramallah.
Also on today's show: Colin Hanks, Director, “John Candy: I Like Me”
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Palestinian Politician Nasser al-Kidwa
The ceasefire in Gaza is just four days old, and already there are signs of tension: Hamas says it's handed over all the hostages remains it can access, without specialist equipment. Israel is restricting aid in retaliation. Meanwhile, Israel returned 120 bodies of Palestinians held during the war, some of which show signs of abuse and beating. And with Hamas reasserting its authority in brutal fashion against ordinary Palestinians there are also growing questions around the future governance of Gaza. Nasser al-Kidwa is a well-known Palestinian politician, nephew of Yasser Arafat and former Foreign Minister for the Palestinian Authority. In recent years he's worked on a peace plan alongside former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Al-Kidwa joins Christiane from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
Also on today's show: Rebecca Miller, Director, "Mr. Scorsese"; Democratich Senator Mark Warner
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty
Donald Trump declared that "phase two" of the Gaza ceasefire has begun, which calls for the establishment of an interim government in Gaza and the formation of a multinational security force. But Trump acknowledges that "the job is not done" on phase one, after Hamas missed the 72-hour window for handing over the bodies of all remaining hostages. Egypt is playing a major role in helping to secure and stabilize Gaza. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty joins the show to discuss.
Also on today's show: Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado; Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg
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Why the US Bailed Out Argentina
Argentinian President Javier Milei is at the White House today, meeting with President Trump after a huge US bailout. Milei, who swept to power nearly two years ago with a promise to radically cut government, has instituted reforms that have been both popular and controversial. For more on this, Mexico's former Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda joins the show from Mexico City.
Also on today's show: CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports from Tel Aviv on the ceasefire and hostage return; former NATO Deputy Secretary Rose Gottemoeller; Status founder Oliver Darcy
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Joy in Israel as Hostages are Released
In Tel Aviv there have been scenes of true joy in Hostages Square and in the pictures of the hostages reunited with their families after a harrowing two year ordeal at the hands of Hamas and other militants in Gaza. Our first guest understands the agony experienced by those receiving their loved ones today. Meirav Leshem Gonen's daughter Romi was held by Hamas for 471 days. She was released in January and then spent 6 months in hospital. Meirav joins Christiane from Israel.
Also on today's show: Yousra Abu Sharekh, Gaza Program Coordinator, INARA; Khaled Elgindy, Visiting Scholar Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies; Gershon Baskin, former hostage negotiator
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