Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Deal

Date: October 9, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode provides a rapid-fire summary of major news stories, focusing on the newly reached first-phase peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Other covered topics include domestic U.S. politics—with President Trump discussing Antifa, ongoing congressional disputes, and notable legal and sports updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Deal

• Announcement & Details

  • [00:01] The lead story reports Israel and Hamas' mutual agreement on the first phase of a peace plan to pause fighting.

  • The agreement entails the release of some hostages and prisoners.

  • President Trump announced on Truth Social that all hostages would "be released very soon," and Israeli troops would "withdraw to an agreed upon line" as initial steps to long-lasting peace.

    "All of the hostages will be released very soon and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable and everlasting peace."
    — President Trump (read by Lisa Lacera, 00:12)

• Details on Troop Withdrawal and Hostage Release

  • [00:26] The agreed withdrawal line is described as about 51% of Gaza—Israel will still control about half the territory in the first phase.

  • The operation is expected to begin over the weekend (Saturday or Sunday).

  • The initial release would involve 20 live hostages; there is no clear word on the fate of 28 deceased hostages, with Hamas claiming difficulties locating remains due to Israeli troop control.

    "That agreed upon withdrawal line will be about 51% of Gaza. So it will not, not be out of the entire Gaza Strip because in this first phase..."
    — (Unnamed Fox News correspondent, 00:26-00:40)

• Israeli Official Reaction

  • [01:07] Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu calls it "a great day for Israel" and affirms commitment to bringing "all of our dear hostages home".

2. U.S. Domestic Update: Trump Addresses Antifa

• [01:14] President Trump condemned left-wing groups, particularly Antifa, claiming members "pretend to be" his supporters to incite violence. He pledged a crackdown and held a roundtable on the issue.

  "They dress up like, you know, they're fresh out of maga, but they have nothing to do with maga and they make trouble and they try and blame it. And yeah, we know some of that and we will be acting on some of that. We've seen it."
  — President Trump (01:30)

  • Last month, President Trump officially designated Antifa as a domestic terror organization.

3. Notable Legal Proceedings

• [01:45] Former FBI Director James Comey pled not guilty to charges of lying to Congress in 2020.

4. Congressional Tension over Epstein Files

• [03:00] Congressional disputes highlighted concerning the swearing-in of Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva.

  • Allegations that her delayed swearing-in is strategic, as her signature would allow a vote compelling the release of the Epstein files.

  • Tense arguments between Senators and the House Speaker, with denials of any cover-up.

    "Get everybody stop coming up with the pedophiles. There's nothing nobody's covering up for pedophiles."
    — Speaker Mike Johnson (as relayed by reporter, 03:31)

5. Other Top News

• Another Vote Fails on Senate Spending Bill

  • [03:45] Another short-term spending bill fails in the Senate.

• Sports Update: NFL Fine

  • [03:54] Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon fined $100,000 by the team after a sideline confrontation with running back Amari D. Mercado following a costly fumble.
  • Gannon apologized to both player and team.

• Major Vehicle Recall

  • [04:36] Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles due to a rearview camera malfunction that could increase crash risk.
    • Affected models: 2022-2025 Tundras/Tundra hybrids, 2023-2025 Sequoia hybrids.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Peace Agreement:

  "Israel and Hamas have signed off in the first part of the peace plan to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners."
  — Lisa Lacera (00:03)

• On Hostage Release & Troop Withdrawal:

  "That agreed upon withdrawal line will be about 51% of Gaza...the release as the hostages are released so that they can then find the rest of the hostages."
  — Fox News Correspondent (00:26-01:06)

• Netanyahu Statement:

  "He will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all of our dear hostages home."
  — Lisa Lacera reporting Netanyahu's statement (01:07)

• On Antifa Incidents:

  "We know some of that, and we will be acting on some of that."
  — President Trump (01:37)

• Capitol Hill Tension over Epstein Files:

  "There's nothing nobody's covering up for pedophiles."
  — Speaker Mike Johnson, relayed by reporter (03:31)

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Israel-Hamas Peace Deal Announced: 00:01–01:14
• Antifa & Domestic Policy (Trump): 01:14–01:41
• James Comey Legal Update: 01:41–01:45
• Congressional Dispute/Epstein Files: 03:00–03:45
• Senate Spending Bill Vote Fails: 03:45–03:54
• NFL Coach Fine: 03:54–04:36
• Toyota Recall: 04:36–04:54

Conclusion

This episode centers on the first steps toward peace between Israel and Hamas, offering cautious optimism amid continuing conflict. Major U.S. headlines capture the contentious political climate, from Antifa crackdowns to legislative brinkmanship and legal controversies—each covered with Fox News’ trademark brisk, urgent delivery.