Calls are growing louder for a ceasefire, or at least a “humanitarian truce”, in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.Israeli troops are still on standby at the border, and the Netanyahu government seems committed to pushing into Gaza.But though several hostages have been freed, hundreds are still held by Hamas – can Israel invade without putting their lives at risk?Today, world editor of The Saturday Paper Jonathan Pearlman on the secretive hostage negotiations, and why Israel’s ground invasion appears to be delayed. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: World editor of The Saturday Paper Jonathan PearlmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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