Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Netanyahu 'an impediment’ to release, hostage's niece says

Season 2025 Episode 35 | 7m 51s

On Saturday, American Keith Siegel was brought on stage in Gaza City and paraded in front of a crowd and quickly escorted away. He had been held hostage by Hamas for 484 days. Siegel and his wife were kidnapped from their home during the Oct. 7 attacks. Aviva Siegel was released in November of 2023 during a week-long ceasefire. Amna Nawaz discussed the release with Keith Siegel’s niece, Hanna.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
September 10, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
News Wrap: Supreme Court again rejects GOP push for new congressional map in Missouri
A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing
Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticism
George Pataki on how New York responded to 9/11 and its lasting impact
A Brief But Spectacular take on the toll of separation
Iran-backed Houthis capture Red Sea port, putting more pressure on oil markets
Pentagon 9/11 survivor Kevin Shaeffer reflects on his escape: 'I had to fight'
September 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings