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12.10.2025

12.10.2025 โ€” The Day of the Israeli Hostage Release

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 12.10.2025.

It displays 78 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.10.2025 โ‡ข The Day of the Israeli Hostage Release
โŒจUK media continued its extensive focus on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage situation throughout the day. Morning reports detailed aid trucks entering Gaza, calls for hostage returns, and President Trump's envoy reassuring hostages. By early afternoon, reports indicated Hamas might begin freeing hostages earlier than expected, with Israel confirming the release process. Warnings against 'sick displays' by Hamas during the release were also issued. In the evening, attention intensified on the impending release, with President Trump arriving in Israel to finalize the ceasefire and Netanyahu stating that a new path was beginning. Conflicting reports emerged regarding Hamas's control over Gaza. Separately, the murder of paedo rocker Ian Watkins in prison continued to be a significant story, with details emerging about the alleged killer and the motive. The tragic deaths of two young children in Stafford also gained traction in later reports.
12.10.2025
00:06
06:11
BBC

Aid groups scale up relief in Gaza as Starmer prepares to join Trump at Egypt ceasefire summit

The prime minister will join 20 other leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday where the Gaza ceasefire plan will be signed, Downing Street says.
06:11
08:22
BBC

Dozens of aid trucks enter Gaza as Starmer prepares to join Trump at Egypt ceasefire summit

The UN estimates that at least 600 aid trucks are needed daily to address Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
08:22

09:00โ‡ขThe Ceasefire Aid and Hostage Return

โŒจUK media continues its extensive focus on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage situation, with reports on aid trucks entering Gaza, calls for hostages' return, and Netanyahu's family being 'hounded' (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News, Channel 4 News). Separately, the murder of paedo rocker Ian Watkins in prison remains a significant story, detailing the prison and his ex-girlfriend's comments (Metro, The Sun). Other headlines cover a London mosque controversy, economic policies, and US warnings over a China spy case (Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Times).
10:30
11:08
BBC

Dozens of aid trucks enter Gaza as Hamas pushes for release of high-profile prisoners

Hamas is said to have informed mediators that if Israel agrees to release even two of the seven names, it will release the hostages today.
11:08
11:45

12:24โ‡ขThe Hostage Bargain

โŒจUK media continues its extensive focus on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage situation, with reports on aid trucks entering Gaza, Hamas pushing for prisoner releases, and the possibility of earlier hostage releases (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News, The Spectator). Separately, a large pro-Palestine march occurred in London (Novara Media), and a report highlights migrants taking ยฃ10 billion in welfare benefits (Breitbart London). Local crime and royal news also feature (Metro, The Sun, The Mirror).
12:43
HuffPost UK
Phillipson And Powell Clash Over 2-Child Benefit Cap
12:43
13:21
BBC

Israel expects hostages to be released Monday morning, as Trump prepares for Middle East visit

Elsewhere, dozens of aid trucks have been seen crossing into Gaza, but UN agencies say this falls short of what is needed in the territory.
13:21
13:41
15:15

16:10โ‡ขThe Hostages' Return

โŒจUK media continues its extensive focus on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage situation, with reports indicating hostages are expected to be released Monday morning (BBC News, Daily Mail). There are warnings against any 'sick displays' by Hamas during the release (The Independent, Sky News). Some reports also suggest Hamas is 'ready to relinquish control' of Gaza (The Telegraph), though others claim the group is reasserting military dominance (The Jewish Chronicle). Separately, the murder of paedo rocker Ian Watkins in prison remains covered (The Mirror, The Sun).
16:53
16:57
BBC

Israel expects hostages to be released on Monday morning, as Trump prepares for Middle East visit

Elsewhere, dozens of aid trucks have been seen crossing into Gaza, but UN agencies say this falls short of what is needed in the territory.
16:57
16:57
17:21
BBC

Netanyahu to give statement as Israel waits for Hamas to release hostages

Elsewhere, dozens of aid trucks have been seen crossing into Gaza, but UN agencies say this falls short of what is needed in the territory.
17:21
17:45
BBC

Tomorrow is the beginning of a new path, Netanyahu says ahead of Israeli hostage release

Elsewhere, dozens of aid trucks have been seen crossing into Gaza, but UN agencies say this falls short of what is needed in the territory.
17:45
18:33
BBC

Clashes erupt between Hamas forces and armed clan members in Gaza City

It comes as Israel waits for Hamas to release the hostages ahead of Monday's deadline, PM Netanyahu says "tomorrow is the beginning of a new path".
18:33
19:22
US Ambassador Rejects Minister's Claim UK Played 'Key Role' In Gaza Peace Deal
19:22
20:58
BBC

Trump says 'all sides cheering' as he flies to Israel for hostage release

The US president will then meet world leaders at a Gaza summit in Egypt, as Hamas has until 12:00 local time (10:00 BST) to release the Israeli hostages.
20:58

21:01โ‡ขHostage Release Hours Away

โŒจUK media extensively covers the impending release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, with reports highlighting President Trump's arrival in Israel to finalize the ceasefire (BBC News, Channel 4 News, Daily Mail, The Economist, The Independent, Sky News). There are conflicting reports on the UK's role in the peace deal (HuffPost UK) and Hamas's reassertion of control (The Jewish Chronicle). Separately, the tragic deaths of two young children in Stafford are reported (Metro, The Sun).
21:22
BBC

Trump says 'war is over' in Gaza as he flies to Israel for release of hostages

The US president will then meet world leaders at a Gaza summit in Egypt, as Hamas has until 12:00 local time (10:00 BST) to release the Israeli hostages.
21:22