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Conflicts & Crises

What makes this hostage situation different?

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Hannah Long-Higgins

Posted November 28, 2023 | Updated on Feb 21, 2025

“The war between Israel and Hamas was effectively started with a hostage crisis,” Dr. Danielle Gilbert told Blue Marble.

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Hannah Long-Higgins

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Hannah Long-Higgins joined the Council in 2023 as a supervising producer. In this role, she led the development and production of videos and podcasts aimed at reaching a globally curious digital audience. 

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