159: Wartime Diaries - Oran Almog

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Mar 20, 202518:59Society & Culture

In the impossible arithmetic of hostage transfers, how does it feel to be told that the terrorist who shattered your world will walk free? The end song is Achshav Tov ("Good Now") by Gilad Segev . Stay connected with us...

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