Israel mourns released hostages, DOGE dividend, ancient tomb discovery & more
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🗓️ 20 February 2025
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| 0:31.2 | Hi there. From CNN, I'm Erin Matheson, with the five things you need to know for Thursday, February 20th. |
| 0:38.3 | Crowds have been gathering in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square today as Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza. |
| 0:46.3 | This is probably the saddest day since October 7. |
| 0:50.3 | On the other hand, I'm happy that the families has a relief that their loved ones are back. |
| 0:56.3 | It's the sense of helplessness, the fact that this country could not bring back these people alive. |
| 1:06.0 | Three of the remains are said to be of Sheri Bibas, who was 32, and her son's Arian Kaffir, who were just |
| 1:12.9 | four years old and nine months old, respectively, when taken captive. |
| 1:17.1 | And the family of Oded Lifshitz, who was 83 when taken hostage, have confirmed that his |
| 1:21.9 | body has now been officially identified, saying that they had, quote, hoped and prayed |
| 1:26.7 | so much for a different outcome. |
| 1:29.3 | Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is replacing the country's chief negotiator |
| 1:34.3 | with a close political ally, according to a source. |
| 1:38.3 | They'll handle the second phase of the current ceasefire in Gaza meant to see the withdrawal |
| 1:42.3 | of all Israeli troops from Gaza and the release |
| 1:45.4 | of all living hostages. |
| 1:48.6 | President Donald Trump says he's considering a plan to send 20% of savings identified |
| 1:53.2 | by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency or Doge back to Americans, which could |
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