In Israel, the plight of the 138 captives held by Hamas dominates the political and news agenda.

Some relatives want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to quit – because of his strategy including relentless bombing of Gaza

What do people in Israel think?

Presenter: Neave Barker

Guests:

Udi Goren – Cousin of captive detained in Gaza, active in ‘Bring Them Home Now’ campaigns

Gershon Baskin – Former hostage negotiator, founder of Israel-Palestine Center for Research and Information think tank

Akiva Eldar – Political analyst, author of ‘Lords of the Land: The War Over Israel’s Settlements in the Occupied Territories, 1967-2007’

Orginally Broadcast on Al Jazeera. See https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/12/6/what-do-israelis-think-of-their-govt-handling-of-the-captives-crisis for more information.


Neave Barker

Neave Barker

Neave Barker is an Experienced international News Correspondent and Presenter with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Non-linear Editing, Field Production, News Writing, Camera, and Avid Technology Products. Strong media strategist and communication professional with a Master's degree focused in Broadcast Journalism from The University of Sheffield and a degree in English literature from the University of Durham.