Hostages Released, Trump In The Middle East, Shutdown Layoffs

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🗓️ 13 October 2025

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Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire is underway as Hamas releases Israeli hostages and thousands of Palestinians held by Israel are being reunited with their families. President Trump addresses Israel's parliament ahead of his trip to Egypt to sign the deal he brokered. And the government shutdown enters its second week, with multiple agencies sending layoff notices and growing pressure on the military payroll.

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0:00.0	Celebrations broke out in Israel as all 20 living hostages were freed from captivity in Gaza.
0:09.2	And Palestinians held by Israel will also reunite with their families.
0:12.5	The swap is a big step in the ceasefire deal.
0:14.8	I'm Michelle Martin. That's A. Martinez.
0:16.6	And this is up first from NPR News.
0:20.8	President Trump addresses Israel's parliament before heading to Egypt to cement the deal he brokered between Israel and Hamas.
0:26.9	This is just phase one of a 20-point plan, but the president insists the war's over.
0:32.0	How are Israelis responding to his message?
0:34.1	The government shutdown heads into its second week.
0:36.9	Layoff notices went out at
0:38.0	multiple agencies, and military service members could see their first missed paychecks this week.
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