Rebuilding Life After Captivity

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Dozens of hostages have been released by Hamas over the last four days. Now after 50 days in captivity, and joyous reunions, the long journey of healing and rebuilding begins.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Hostage US executive director Liz Cathcart about that process.

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This episode was produced by Connor Donevan andJason Fuller. It was edited by Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.