NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, October 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
Anticipation grows in Israel as 20 hostages await release, bringing hope to families. President Trump's planned visit to the Middle East sparks discussions on peace deals. A powerful Nor'easter threatens the East Coast with flooding and travel chaos. Attention shifts to a CDC layoff glitch affecting scientists, with the administration reversing mistakes. Plus, drama unfolds with a helicopter crash on Huntington Beach, showcasing heroic rescues and injuries. Emotional reunions from past hostage releases highlight the profound connections between loved ones.
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High-Stakes Peace Push Tied To Hostage Exchange
- Israel and world leaders are racing to finalize a peace process tied to a major hostage exchange.
- The deal's political symbolism may not resolve security and humanitarian challenges on the ground.
Family Reaction To Hostage Video
- Moshe Lavi described seeing his brother-in-law frail and focused when a released video surfaced.
- He plans to tell Omri about his loving family and that the world wanted him home.
Post-Release Security And Human Needs
- Returned hostages will face severe physical and psychological needs after prolonged captivity.
- Israel is linking security demands — like destroying Hamas tunnels — to any post-exchange phase.