PBS News Hour

October 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

October 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Aid begins to flow into Gaza as Trump heads to Israel

5m 27s

President Trump left Washington and the government shutdown behind Sunday for the Middle East to highlight a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that includes the anticipated release of Israeli hostages and thousands of detained Palestinians. This as desperate Palestinians await more aid in Gaza. Anshel Pfeffer of The Economist joins John Yang from Jerusalem to discuss.

Previews + Extras

  • How China’s boycott of American soybeans affects farmers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How China’s boycott of American soybeans affects farmers

    S2025 E285 - 6m 41s

    Farm bankruptcies were already on the rise when President Trump's trade war added to the financial pressures on America's soybean farmers. Now, the world’s largest soybean consumer, China, has stopped buying American beans in a retaliatory move against the Trump administration. Megan Thompson visited two Minnesota farmers to hear what's on their minds this harvest season.

  • Documentary argues Orwell's greatest fears are materializing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Documentary argues Orwell's greatest fears are materializing

    S2025 E285 - 8m 27s

    George Orwell's writings warning of the dangers of totalitarian and authoritarian states gave the English language the term "Orwellian." A new documentary called "Orwell: 2+2=5” argues that Orwell's greatest fears are coming true. William Brangham talked with director Raoul Peck about his new film, which is in theaters nationwide.

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