20 Hostages for 250 Prisoners: A Justified Deal or Dangerous Precedent?
Podcast: The Smerconish PodcastPublished On: Mon Oct 13 2025
Description: A historic hostage deal sees 20 Israelis released in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners. Michael Smerconish asks the tough question: Is this kind of negotiation justified to facilitate peace? He breaks down the facts, shares powerful insights, and reveals what listeners like you had to say in today’s poll at smerconish.com. Plus, thoughts on Trump’s role in the deal, the ethics of negotiating with terrorists, and how this could shape the future of Middle East diplomacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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