Closing in on an Israel-Hamas truce and elections in the Netherlands

Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to a truce that would allow the release of dozens of hostages and a four-day pause in fighting. Northern Ireland’s unpopular new Troubles amnesty law is put to the test in court and the Netherlands prepare to enter a new political era with tomorrow’s elections. Plus: the world’s weirdest taxes. Latika Bourke and Andrew Thompson join Andrew Mueller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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