Apple News Today All 20 living hostages in Gaza freed by Hamas as peace plan holds
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Oct 13, 2025 The release of 20 hostages held in Gaza marks a significant moment in the ongoing ceasefire. President Trump plays a key role in brokering this initial phase. Meanwhile, thousands of federal workers face layoffs as the government shutdown takes hold. In Portland, police reports challenge the federal narrative of chaos during protests. The tragic mass shooting in South Carolina adds to the day's somber news, while the recent Nobel Peace Prize goes to a leader advocating for democracy in Venezuela.
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Ceasefire Release Is Only Phase One
- All 20 remaining living Israeli hostages were released by Hamas as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
- The deal includes prisoner releases and increased humanitarian aid but leaves governance and disarming Hamas for later stages.
U.S. Troops To Monitor Aid Flow
- U.S. troops arrived to monitor humanitarian aid flow and help transition to civilian governance in Gaza.
- Trucks carrying food, medical equipment, shelter supplies, and repair gear have begun entering evacuated areas.
Governance And Disarmament Remain Contentious
- Negotiators intentionally left Gaza governance and Hamas disarmament off the first-stage talks because those issues are highly contentious.
- Addressing governance and disarmament will be far trickier and will require reopening difficult negotiations.