AFN News Update | October 9, 2025

In this news update:

-President Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan.

-President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois faces legal scrutiny today at a pivotal court hearing.

-Authorities in California have made an arrest in connection with a deadly and destructive wildfire.

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