The episode opens by announcing a ceasefire declared on Wednesday, with the White House and Israeli government highlighting what has been achieved so far. US President Trump emphasized that Iran's ability to threaten the region has been reduced. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a televised address on Wednesday evening, stating similarly that Iran enters planned negotiations from a weakened position. Netanyahu clarified that Israel is ready to return to fighting if necessary and that the ceasefire was fully coordinated with Israel, countering opposition claims that Israel was surprised by it. The negotiations between the US and Iran are scheduled to begin on Saturday in Pakistan. A point of contention remains whether Lebanon is part of the ceasefire. Several European countries condemned intensive Israeli attacks on Wednesday targeting the Hezbollah terror militia. According to Israeli reports, Ali Youssef Hashi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qasim, was killed in these attacks. US President Wenz emphasized on Wednesday evening that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire. French President Macron stated that the Cedar State must be fully covered by the ceasefire agreement. British Foreign Minister Cooper expressed similar views. Israel criticized these statements from Europe. In a separate incident, an Israeli drone strike on Wednesday in Gaza City killed a correspondent for Al Jazeera. The Israeli army stated that Mohammed Wisha was a member of Hamas's military wing, a fact they had announced in February 2024, and now described him as a key terrorist in the headquarters for rocket and weapons production. Al Jazeera denied his Hamas membership and condemned what it called a targeted crime to intimidate journalists and hinder their professional duties. The episode then shifts to cultural news, reporting that Jews in Israel celebrate the Mimouna festival directly after Passover. The festival is characterized by abundance and great hospitality, with origins in Morocco, though its exact origins and meaning remain unclear. Traditionally, North African pancakes called Mufleta are served, often with eggplant marmalade. This year, the festival begins on Thursday evening. The episode concludes with the host signing off.
