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Brett McGurk chronicles negotiations to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink'

Brett McGurk chronicles negotiations to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink'

Summary

Brett McGurk, who worked on Middle East policy for several U.S. presidents, including President Biden, led talks to free hostages held by Hamas after their attack on Israel. He discussed these efforts and his new book, "Brink," in an interview with Amna Nawaz.

Key Facts

  • Brett McGurk worked under four U.S. presidential administrations.
  • He was President Biden’s main advisor on Middle East foreign policy.
  • Hamas attacked Israel, killing over 1,000 people.
  • Hundreds of people were taken hostage during the attack.
  • McGurk led negotiations to try to free these hostages.
  • He wrote a book called "Brink" about these negotiations.
  • McGurk shared details about the hostage talks in an interview with journalist Amna Nawaz.
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