Gaza ceasefire day brings a historic hostage return—and tough questions about what changes next. Sally Lockwood (Dubai) and Tara Palmeri (New York) debrief with Israeli military analyst Amos Harel on Israel’s mood, Netanyahu’s coalition pressures, and how U.S. leverage and Qatar mediation pushed the deal through. We look at the contrast between Israeli homecomings and Palestinian prisoner releases amid Gaza’s devastation, whether Trump can keep Netanyahu from resuming fighting, and what a “war is over” claim really means. Amos explains the concessions, why far-right partners didn’t bolt, and the risks if Hamas won’t disarm. Plus: what happens to the remaining bodies, and whether broader normalization or a final agreement is realistic. Clear, candid analysis from voices on the ground. State of the World is a weekly program on the news around the World hosted by Sally Lockwood in Dubai and Tara Palmeri in Washington and New York. Sally Lockwood - a seasoned journalist with years of experience as a news anchor and correspondent in the field. She has covered some of the most pivotal moments in recent history, including multiple deployments to report on the war in Ukraine, the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan (where her interview with the Taliban went viral), the tumultuous US election where she reported live from Capitol Hill on January 6th, and the early days of the pandemic in Italy (RTS award-winning coverage). Before joining Sky News, I reported for ITN across Europe and spent 6 months for Forces TV in Afghanistan. Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political reporters. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She writes a weekly newsletter called "The Red Letter" and hosts the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://x.com/sallylockwood Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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