12PM ET 10/12/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 10/12/2025 Newscast

Overview

This newscast delivers major stories from around the world, focusing on the historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, severe weather threatening the Eastern U.S., and major domestic incidents including a mass shooting in South Carolina and a deadly explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant. The episode concludes with updates on the ongoing government shutdown and new directives for military pay.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Regional Developments

[00:02–00:57]

Thousands of Israelis are celebrating the historic ceasefire agreement as Gazans begin returning home.
President Trump plans to visit the region to reinforce the peace process.
Steve Harrigan (Fox News, Tel Aviv) reports:
- Trump team, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump, have held emotional meetings with hostages' families and addressed a massive crowd of over 100,000 in Hostages Square.
- Notable Quote ([00:33], Steve Witkoff):
  
  "This agreement is basically a miracle and an act of courage. You've prayed, you've persevered and you've shown the world that peace is not weakness."
- Discussion on the expected release of 20 remaining living hostages; Israeli officials anticipate this happening on Monday but are monitoring events closely.
The ceasefire deal includes a gradual Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.
Uncertainties remain regarding Gaza's future governance and the disarmament of Hamas.

2. Severe Weather Threatens East Coast

[00:57–01:50]

Tens of millions brace for dangerous weather as a powerful nor’easter moves up the Eastern Seaboard.
Meteorologist Adam Klotz explains:
- Heavy rain totals forecasted (some areas expecting 2–4 inches), with “pretty intense winds” of 45–60 mph.
- The storm impacts the Mid-Atlantic, moving toward the Northeast—including New York, D.C., Boston—with winds possibly reaching 60 mph in areas.
- Notable Quote ([01:32], Adam Klotz):
  
  "That system is going to continue to move. So it's not really drying itself out just yet. And it's bringing some pretty intense winds with it as well."
Coastal flooding and beach erosion are likely concerns for affected communities.

3. Mass Shooting in South Carolina

[01:50–02:27]

A mass shooting at a St. Helena Island bar leaves four dead and 20 injured.
- The venue was crowded; witnesses describe chaos as people sought safety.
Four injured remain hospitalized in critical condition.
The Buford County Sheriff's Office calls it a “tragic and difficult incident for everyone.”

4. Deadly Explosives Plant Explosion in Tennessee

[02:27–03:05]

A massive explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant kills all 16 workers.
The blast destroyed the facility, which supplied and researched military-grade explosives.
The cause is still unknown as investigations continue.

5. Government Shutdown and Military Pay

[03:05–03:58]

With the government shutdown ongoing, concerns arose about active duty military payday.
Alexandria Hoff (Washington) reports:
- President Trump is using alternate Pentagon funds to ensure troops are paid, following talks with Secretary Hegseth.
- Notable Quote ([03:39], President Trump, via X):
  
  "I will not allow the Democrats to hold our military and our entire security of our nation hostage with their dangerous government shutdown."
Democrats are pushing for health care subsidy extensions in the spending bill, while Republicans insist the government must reopen before negotiation on add-ons.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Steve Witkoff ([00:33]):

"This agreement is basically a miracle and an act of courage. You've prayed, you've persevered and you've shown the world that peace is not weakness."
Adam Klotz ([01:32]):

"That system is going to continue to move. So it's not really drying itself out just yet. And it's bringing some pretty intense winds with it as well."
President Trump ([03:39]):

"I will not allow the Democrats to hold our military and our entire security of our nation hostage with their dangerous government shutdown."

Important Segment Timestamps

00:02 – Israel-Hamas ceasefire celebrations and hostage agreements
00:33 – Steve Witkoff addresses Tel Aviv crowd
00:57 – Israel’s planned withdrawal from Gaza; governance questions
01:17 – Nor’easter weather threat explained by Adam Klotz
01:50 – Coastal flood risks; mass shooting report begins
01:50–02:27 – South Carolina shooting details
02:27–03:05 – Tennessee explosives facility explosion
03:24 – Military pay during the government shutdown
03:39 – President Trump’s message on military funding

Summary

This newscast offers a rapid-fire update on major news. Listeners get concise but detailed coverage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire—with personal stories, strong statements, and high-stakes diplomacy—alongside urgent weather warnings and critical events in the U.S., including a tragic shooting and a deadly industrial explosion. The show closes with sharp political commentary on the government shutdown, highlighting ongoing partisan tensions over military pay and broader funding priorities.

Transcript

A (0:02)

Thousands of Israelis celebrate while the people of Gaza start making their way home. I'm Jack Callaghan, Fox News. President Trump set to visit the region to cement the historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Fox's Steve Harrigan reports from Tel Aviv.

B (0:16)

The Trump team already on the ground here, Special envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump having some emotional meetings with family members of some of the hostages. Then they addressed a massive crowd out in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, more than 100,000 people coming out to hear Witkoff say that this agreement is basically a miracle and an act of courage. You've prayed, you've persevered and you've shown the world that peace is not weakness. There's been a lot of speculation about when the 20 living hostages could be released by Hamas right now. Israeli officials say they still expect that to happen on Monday, but they are monitoring all developments.

A (0:57)

Part of the deal includes Israel gradually pulling its military out of Gaza. But questions remain as to what who will govern the Gaza Strip and if Hamas will be disarmed. Tens of millions of people are bracing for heavy rain, damaging winds and massive waves from a power nor' easter moving its way up the Eastern seaboard. As Fox's meteorologist Adam Klotz tells us, nasty weather.

C (1:17)

We're going to be talking about moving up the coast here on Columbus Day as well. It's already begun in the Mid Atlantic, some of the southeastern states. These are your rainfall totals. Some areas getting 2 to 4 inches of rain. That system is going to continue to move. So it's not really drying itself out just yet. And it's bringing some pretty intense winds with it as well. 45, 60 mile an hour winds. Those are what we're seeing or have seen. Again, that moves more and more toward the Northeast, the mid Atlantic. So you're going to see rain ultimately moving up into the New York area, D.C. boston, all of these spots are going to get it. 30, 40, 50, maybe 60 mile an hour winds.

A (1:50)

Coastal communities are facing potential flooding and beach erosion. America is listening to FOX News. It's Will Kane Country. Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday at FOX News or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at Fox newspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. A mass shooting at St. Helena island in South Carolina left four people dead, 20 others injured overnight, according to the Buford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say gunfire erupted at a bar a popular weekend spot where a large crowd was gathered. Witnesses say people ran to nearby businesses and homes trying to seek cover from the gunfire. When officers got there, four victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Four of the injured remained in critical condition at local hospitals. Sheriff's office calling the shooting a tragic and difficult incident for everyone. Authorities say that explosion at the rural Tennessee explosives facility left no survivors. They now say 16 people were killed. The blast could be felt for miles. It destroyed the Accurate Energetic Systems plant, an operation involved in supplying and researching military grade explosives. The site was reduced to a smoldering ruin of twisted metal and charred vehicles. Cause of the blast remains under investigation as they search that scorched area for clues. Lawmakers have still not passed legislation to fund and reopen the government. Now President Trump is directing the Pentagon to use all available funds to pay troops. Fox's Alexandria Hoff reports from Washington.