Front Burner

Hamas hostages' uncertain future

An Israeli negotiator who’s helped free hostages on what it could take for captives in Gaza to be returned and what he’s hearing from Hamas.
A woman who looks distressed holds up a picture of another, younger woman while seated in front of microphones.
Keren, mother of Mia Schem and representatives of the families of the abducted and missing persons held by Hamas militants in Gaza hold a press conference following the release of a video by Hamas, in which the 21-year-old Israeli woman is seen. (Ohad Zwigenberg/The Associated Press)

A former peace negotiator who worked on a high-profile prisoner swap on what it could take for captives in Gaza to be returned. 

Middle East director for the International Communities Organization Gershon Baskin also explains what he's hearing from his contacts in Hamas.

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