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An Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Begins

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Today, Laura, Paddy, and Henry discuss a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. There was a delay, but hostages are expected to be released and some Gazans could start to return home.

And Donald Trump’s first day as president of the US will begin tomorrow. Laura, Paddy and Henry speak about speculation that he won’t accept Lord Peter Mandelson as the new ambassador to the US, and the Labour government’s relationship with the president to be.

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