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More Hostages Go Free, Trump Halts Foreign Aid, RFK Jr.'s Confirmation
Sat, 25 Jan 2025
Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers as part of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The U.S. State Department halts most foreign aid. Physicians line up against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for health secretary.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The mosque releases four female soldiers as the ceasefire with Israel enters its second week.
In exchange, Israel will hand over a total of 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. I'm Aisha Roscoe.
And I'm Scott Simon, and this is Up First from NPR News.
A crowd gathered outside in Tel Aviv cheered when a big-screen TV showed the Israeli soldiers being handed over to the Red Cross.
We'll have more on that story also.
The U.S. State Department pauses most foreign aid programs. The Trump administration says it wants to undertake a thorough review.
And what's ahead as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces a Senate confirmation hearing next week.
So stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend. Hamas took the Israeli soldiers captive 15 months ago. during its October 7th raid.
The Palestinian group held them as hostages ever since. NPR's Greg Myrie is in Tel Aviv. Greg, thanks for being with us.
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