Newscast Israel-Gaza: Why Is Hamas Recalling Fighters?
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Oct 11, 2025 
Jeremy Bowen, the BBC's international editor reporting from Jerusalem, offers vital insights into the Israel-Gaza conflict. He discusses Hamas recalling 7,000 fighters, which signals potential internal turmoil as peace uncertainties loom. Bowen highlights the human cost of war with civilians returning to devastated homes and the complexities surrounding hostages and prisoner exchanges. He also analyzes Trump’s brief visit and its implications, emphasizing the political risks and governance challenges that await Gaza's future.
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Civilians Return Amid Destruction
- Jeremy Bowen describes scenes of civilians returning to Gaza City amid destruction and the logistical chaos of transport.
- He notes Egyptians offered free buses because many people faced extortionate transport fees to go home.
Trump's Short Symbolic Visit
- President Trump will make a very short, high-profile visit to Israel and then fly on to Egypt the same day.
- The trip is symbolic and designed to give Trump visible credit for the deal rather than to conduct prolonged diplomacy.
Prisoner Releases Carry Security Risks
- Prisoner exchanges carry long-term risks because released militants can re-emerge as leaders, as Yahya Sinwar did.
- Israelis accept prisoner releases as a price of getting hostages back, despite security concerns.