NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Monday, October 13, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
All hostages held by Hamas are released under a significant peace deal. A powerful nor’easter wreaks havoc on East Coast communities with devastating floods. In Alaska, the remnants of a typhoon leave a trail of destruction and prompt rescue efforts for missing residents. A looming government shutdown threatens layoffs and intensifying political disputes. Meanwhile, multiple investigations into recent aircraft crashes raise safety concerns. Emotional reunions unfold in Tel Aviv, spotlighting heartwarming human stories amid global turmoil.
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Tearful Reunions After 738 Days
- Families who had loved ones captive for 738 days ran into the arms of relatives as helicopters and vans returned freed hostages.
- Tom Llamas captured parents, siblings and friends embracing survivors in Hostage Square and elsewhere in Israel.
Deal Declared Historic But Hard Work Remains
- President Trump framed the deal as a historic diplomatic achievement and a potential turning point for the region.
- NBC correspondents cautioned that disarming Hamas, rebuilding Gaza, and sustaining peace remain major unresolved challenges.
Personal Stories Highlight Human Cost
- Reporters highlighted individual hostage stories like Noah Argamani, Eitan Moore and Avitar David to show the human toll and relief of release.
- Some freed captives returned after being filmed or reported missing, triggering widely shared emotional footage.