What to know about the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas

The MoJo Daily newsletter, Monday through Friday. [View in browser]( [Mother Jones Daily Newsletter](     November 22, 2023 Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a day that theoretically is dedicated to marinating in gratitude over life's blessings. But in the American psyche, it can also exist as something of a metaphorical boxing match among family members to debate politics or that petty insult Aunt Mary hurled in 1997. This year, in some dining rooms, fierce perspectives over the Israel-Hamas war will inevitably prompt heated arguments. Which is why I want to refer you to some of the excellent reporting by my colleagues in recent weeks, the insightful interviews and analysis, as well as this [powerful piece from Bess Kalb in New York]( that I've been thinking about a lot. Because there's no better way to prepare for the potential of conflicting views than by reading testimonies, examining history and context, and keeping your heart open. So here's a brief collection. Since the fighting started, my colleague Noah Lanard has produced a steady stream of wonderful Q&As and reporting on everything from the compelling case for a [democratic one-state solution](, to the fracturing among [young progressives who are deeply disappointed]( in President Biden. In a terrific piece on the dangerous rhetoric of Benjamin Netanyahu, Noah even got Alan Dershowitz on the phone where he appeared to make a [stunning reversal of his previous disgust]( of comparing Palestine to Amalek. I also deeply appreciated nia t. evans' interview with one of the [founders of Writers Against the War on Gaza](. Their conversation, which reflected on the costs of solidarity and the cultural boycott, comes as workers across various industries, from publishing to law firms, pay steep personal prices for speaking out. My newsletter co-anchor, Julianne McShane, has also keyed us into critical updates from the conflict, highlighting the unrelenting horrors of [being pregnant in Gaza]( at this time, as well as the [deaths of reporters]( on the ground. With the details of a hostage agreement still being worked on, I've relied on Julianne's clear-eyed outline of [what to know about the deal]( and what to expect next. Hoping that all of this might provide some nourishing food for thought before the main event. —Inae Oh Advertisement [House Bookshop Ad]( [Top Story] [Top Story]( [What to Know About the Hostage Deal Between Israel and Hamas]( The freed hostages will likely include at least three Americans—two women and a child—National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said. BY JULIANNE MCSHANE MOJO MUST-READS BY DANIEL SCHULMAN   The Money Kings: The Epic Story of the Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern America The incredible saga of the German-Jewish immigrants—with now familiar names like Goldman and Sachs, Kuhn and Loeb, Warburg and Schiff, Lehman and Seligman—who profoundly influenced the rise of modern finance (and so much more), from Mother Jones Deputy DC Bureau Chief and New York Times best-selling author Daniel Schulman. [Get The Money Kings here.]( [Trending] [New Yorkers sure don't seem to trust or like Eric Adams]( BY INAE OH   [Mexico has become a haven for Americans seeking an abortion]( BY ABBY VESOULIS   [Climate crisis? Not at the Monaco Yacht Show.]( BY AJIT NIRANJAN   ['Tis the season for wasting tons of food]( BY ARIANNA COGHILL Advertisement [House Donations Ad]( [Special Feature] [Special Feature]( ["Community fridges" address hunger, climate change, and human dignity]( Stocked with free food, they help reduce waste—and carbon emissions. BY MAX GRAHAM [Fiercely Independent] Support from readers allows Mother Jones to do journalism that doesn't just follow the pack. [Donate]( Did you enjoy this newsletter? Help us out by [forwarding]( it to a friend or sharing it on [Facebook]( and [Twitter](. [Mother Jones]( [Donate]( [Donate Monthly]( [Subscribe]( This message was sent to {EMAIL}. To change the messages you receive from us, you can [edit your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all mailings.]( For advertising opportunities see our online [media kit.]( Were you forwarded this email? [Sign up for Mother Jones' newsletters today.]( [www.MotherJones.com]( PO Box 8539, Big Sandy, TX 75755