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CNN 5 Things

5 PM ET: Israel truce talks, Venezuela prisoner swap, Trump immunity dispute & more

CNN 5 Things

CNN

News, Daily News

3.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2023

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

We begin with the latest on negotiations to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Meanwhile, Venezuela has agreed to release ten Americans in a deal with the US. We have new insight on what’s fueling the migrant surge at the US-Mexico border. Former President Donald Trump wants the US Supreme Court to reject the special counsel’s immunity dispute in his federal election subversion case. And, a strong storm system could impact holiday travel for parts of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hello from CNN, I'm a Foma Dikay with the five things you need to know for Wednesday

0:36.6

December 20th. Talks on a new truce between Israel and Hamas and Gaza are underway, that's

0:42.3

according to a source familiar with the

0:43.9

negotiations. The source says negotiators are aiming to reach an agreement around

0:48.7

the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza in exchange for a truce in

0:52.4

the potential release of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

0:55.8

This comes after a meeting between Israeli, Qatari, and US officials earlier this week.

1:01.0

Here is President Joe Biden earlier today speaking to reporters about the

1:05.2

potential deal.

1:06.2

We're pushing it. There's no expectation at this point, but we are pushing.

1:11.0

This comes as a UN Security Council vote calling for a pause in hostilities in

1:15.7

Gaza has been pushed back until tomorrow. The United Arab Emirates drafted the

1:20.4

resolution which has been delayed multiple times because diplomats

1:23.8

disagree on the text that could gain a yes vote from the US or at least an

1:27.6

abstention, which would allow the measure to pass.

1:31.4

Venezuela has agreed to release 10 Americans in a deal with the U.S.

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