Geoffrey Miller: International Geopolitical Analyst on domestic pressure driving the hostage release agreement - Early Edition on Newstalk ZB

Domestic pressure in Israel is said to be the driving factor behind the hostage deal. 

Israel's cabinet has agreed to a four day pause in fighting in exchange for the release of 50 women and child hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th. 

It's believed there are around 200 Israeli hostages.  

The agreement also includes Israel releasing 150 Palestinian prisoners.  

International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Kate Hawkesby that hostage families have mounted a high profile "bring them home" campaign. 

He says Israeli public opinion has turned, with 54% in favour of some sort of prisoner swap deal. 

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