Start Here Israel’s Hostages Come Home
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Oct 13, 2025 Jordana Miller, a Jerusalem-based correspondent, shares emotional updates on the returning Israeli hostages and the poignant scenes at Hostage Square. Jay O'Brien discusses the unfolding government shutdown, detailing the thousands of federal workers affected and the administration's strategies to handle layoffs. Mola Lenghi recounts the tragic explosion at a Tennessee munitions plant that claimed 16 lives, discussing community responses and investigation challenges. They navigate these serious topics with insightful commentary and personal perspectives.
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Hostages Became The Key Leverage
- Israel tied troop withdrawal to the return of hostages, making the hostages the central leverage point in ending the Gaza occupation.
- That political dynamic shaped negotiations and public sentiment for the last two years.
Families Gather At Hostage Square
- Jordana Miller describes early-morning scenes as families gathered at Hostage Square and waited anxiously for Red Cross updates.
- The first notice came around 7:30 a.m. that the Red Cross had entered northern Gaza to pick up hostages.
First Hostages Reach Rehabilitation Base
- Jordana reports the first group of seven hostages arrived at the IDF intake center and reunited with family after two years.
- She notes they were walking and undergoing initial medical checks at the rehabilitation base.