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Hamas releases hostages as Israel frees 1,966 Palestinians, while US, Egypt lead Gaza peace summit: Everything you need to know this Monday

Here is what happened over the weekend and what to expect today, Monday, Oct. 13.

Hamas releases hostages as Israel frees 1,966 Palestinians, while US, Egypt lead Gaza peace summit: Everything you need to know this Monday

Palestinians search the rubble of buildings amid widespread destruction due to Israeli bombardment in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, as a cease-fire holds on Oct. 12, 2025. (Credit: Omar al-Qatta/AFP)

Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz.Follow L’Orient Today’s WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with the latest news.👈Some key things to watch today:Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm al-Sheikh and how it could shape the truce implementation.Israeli hostages to be freed from Gaza in exchange for 1,966 Palestinians held by Israel. Seven hostages have been reportedly released so far.U.S. President Donald Trump visits Israel.10 a.m. Launch of the 7th MOOC unit on enforced disappearances at Beit Beirut, under the patronage of Justice Minister Adel Nassar.10:30 a.m. – Public Works Minister Fayez Rasamny tours Upper Metn towns with MP Hadi Abou al-Hassan to inspect landslide damage.11 a.m. – Public Health, Labor, and Social Affairs Committee meets, chaired by MP Bilal...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz.Follow L’Orient Today’s WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with the latest news.👈Some key things to watch today:Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm al-Sheikh and how it could shape the truce implementation.Israeli hostages to be freed from Gaza in exchange for 1,966 Palestinians held by Israel. Seven hostages have been reportedly released so far.U.S. President Donald Trump visits Israel.10 a.m. Launch of the 7th MOOC unit on enforced disappearances at Beit Beirut, under the patronage of Justice Minister Adel Nassar.10:30 a.m. – Public Works Minister Fayez Rasamny tours Upper Metn towns with MP Hadi Abou al-Hassan to inspect landslide damage.11 a.m. – Public Health, Labor, and Social Affairs Committee meets, chaired by MP...