This Week with George Stephanopoulos Full Episode: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator and former Secretary of State, discusses the urgency of peace negotiations in Gaza, detailing a two-phase plan for hostage release and governance. He highlights regional risks and the need for effective demobilization of Hamas. Cory Booker, U.S. Senator, dives into the implications of the ongoing government shutdown, stressing the dangers for health care and advocating for Democratic unity. Both guests provide insight into pressing political dynamics, revealing the stakes for constituents and national security.
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Demobilization Is Key To Enduring Peace
- Long-term peace requires demobilizing Hamas or any armed group that threatens Israel from Gaza.
- Regional actors support a Gaza run by technocrats rather than militant leadership to sustain security.
Former Hostage’s Harrowing Account
- Keith Siegel described 484 days in captivity, moved 33 times and kept in tunnels with little food or water.
- He witnessed extreme violence and remains devoted to advocating for the 48 hostages still held.
Security, Governance, And Financing Need Alignment
- Military and diplomatic success hinge on governance, disarmament and funding for Gaza's future.
- Destroying tunnel networks and installing an Arab peacekeeping presence could end Israeli appetite for continued war.
