Start Here The Next Phase of the Gaza Ceasefire
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Oct 14, 2025 James Longman, ABC News chief international correspondent, reports from Egypt about the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the political pressures affecting hostages' families and long-term peace prospects. Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News business correspondent, dives into the new tariffs on lumber and their impact on U.S. housing costs, warning that consumers will bear the brunt. The conversation also touches on the challenges of disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza, along with a surprising find of a 1900-year-old Roman grave marker in New Orleans.
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Hostage Releases Bring Joy And Unresolved Grief
- Twenty living hostages were released to Israel and families celebrated amid lingering questions about deceased captives.
- Hostage families have vowed not to stop pushing until all living and dead hostages are accounted for, risking renewed tensions.
Ceasefire Is Only The First Hard Step
- Stopping the immediate fighting is the easiest task; building lasting peace is far harder.
- Key unknowns include how Hamas will disarm and what security and governance in Gaza will look like going forward.
Personality And Pressure In Diplomacy
- President Trump used personal rapport and public pressure to push Israeli leaders toward declaring the war over.
- His performance combined celebration with nudges to Netanyahu to stop fighting and to moderate politics.