Israel moves ahead with phase one of a hostage deal with Hamas; Hamas agrees to release captives. Trump says he’s close to a deal. The IDF goes defensive in Gaza, aiming for safety and a path to Hamas disarmament and Gaza reconstruction under a U.S.-led coalition.

A woman was lightly hurt when a car rammed the Bidu checkpoint near Jerusalem. The suspect fled, was detained after shots were fired. Two rammings this week left a soldier dead and two teens wounded. Since Oct. 7, 2023, sixty-two have died; eight security forces.

Bill Maher says The View silenced itself after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension; Whoopi Goldberg says they paused to see if Kimmel would address it. The suspension date was Sept. 17; Friday’s show was taped before the news.

Marcus Fakana, 19, a British teen, was jailed in Dubai for sex with a 17-year-old. He spent seven months in prison and was freed on Eid pardon. He died in a Tottenham crash after a police chase; the other driver, 19, is in custody.

Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime in Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, the first Latino to lead the slot. He stays rooted in Puerto Rico amid Grammys and fame. DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS honors the island’s history.

Ronald Exantus, 42, was convicted of fatally stabbing 6-year-old Logan Tipton in 2015. He was released on parole after serving less than half of a 20-year sentence. The Tipton family condemns the release and seeks security as he remains on Florida probation.

The Digest, 10/4/2025 @1100AM, CDT

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