NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Oct 9, 2025
In a significant development, Trump announces that Israel and Hamas have reached a first phase of their peace plan, hinting at a possible visit to the Middle East. Investigators arrest a suspect linked to the deadly Palisades fire, shedding light on the devastating impact of the blaze. James Comey pleads not guilty in court amidst allegations of selective prosecution. Meanwhile, expiring ACA subsidies could lead to skyrocketing premiums, prompting urgent talks on a potential government shutdown. A young girl heroically saves her brother using first aid skills.
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First Phase Of Peace Plan Announced
- President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of his peace plan, saying surviving hostages will be released "very soon."
- The plan's first phase centers on hostage releases and Israeli troop withdrawal while later phases address Gaza governance and reconstruction.
Hostage Release Is Centerpiece
- Negotiators expect roughly 20 living hostages in Gaza could be moved to safety over several days with Red Cross facilitation.
- Phase one aims to allow aid, construction materials, and eventual new governance to follow once hostages are freed and troops pull back.
Suspect Allegedly Started Palisades Fire
- Authorities arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rendernekt, accusing him of maliciously starting the Palisades fire that destroyed nearly 7,000 structures.
- Investigators say he hiked to Skull Rock trailhead on New Year's Eve and the fire smoldered underground before surfacing during heavy winds.