Beltway Insider: Trump, Israel/Gaza Accept Peace Treaty, NYAG Indicted, TN Explosion, Diane Keaton
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- Published on Saturday, 11 October 2025 18:20
- Written by Janet Walker
President Trump and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week presented Palestinian leaders with a 20-point peace plan that has widely been considered as the last peaceful effort to end the catastrophic bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
The President's job approval rating, according to Gallup featured in The New York Times for the period ending October 12, 2025, of those polled who approve of his effectiveness as President remained consistent at 40% and those who disapprove of his effectiveness as president remained consistent at 56%. A slight 3% of the population polled have no opinion. Ratings are calculated weekly.
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Israel Gaza Begin Repatriation of Hostages
The Trump negotiated 20 point peace plan to end the devastating war between Israel and Gaza has begun, with the 72 hour window in play for all hostages, the 20 living and 28 dead Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and the 2000 living and 360 dead Palestinian hostages, to be repatriated.
The initial points in the Trump plan have been agreed upon by both sides and include a cease-fire, and a pullback of Israeli soldiers to the "Yellow Line," in Gaza. While aid is not the most contentious point in the 20 point plan, it is the most critical, and both sides have agreed on the most broad aspect of the aid package.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been quoted as stating his objectives for this war have been met, which including the dismantling of Hamas, and the destruction of the network of tunnels and underground transportation and munitions storage situated throughout Gaza.
Trump Praised For Peace Efforts
Leaders from Japan, New Zealand, China, the Middle East, Canada, Australia, European Union. and even Azerbaijani, praised President Trump for his effort to secure a peace plan, that while tenuous, has the potential to end the current Israeli Palestinian war and return both nations back to a simmering peace.
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer said, "The new US initiative to deliver an end to the war in Gaza is profoundly welcome and I am grateful for President Trump's leadership. We strongly support his efforts to end the fighting, release the hostages and ensure the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. This is our top priority and should happen immediately. We call on all sides to come together and to work with the US administration to finalise this agreement and bring it into reality. Hamas should now agree to the plan and end the misery, by laying down their arms and releasing all remaining hostages."
Palestinian Authority: The Palestinian Authority "welcomes the sincere and determined efforts of President Donald J. Trump to end the war on Gaza and affirms its confidence in his ability to find a path toward peace. It also underscores the importance of the partnership with the United States in achieving peace in the region."
Spanish President Pedro Sanchez: "Spain welcomes the peace proposal for Gaza promoted by the United States. We must put an end to so much suffering. It is time for the violence to cease, for the immediate release of all the hostages to take place, and for humanitarian aid to be provided to the civilian population. The two-State solution, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, is the only possible one."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: "I commend US President Donald Trump's efforts and leadership aimed at halting the bloodshed in Gaza and achieving a ceasefire. Türkiye will continue to contribute to the process with a view to establishing a just and lasting peace acceptable to all parties."
World leaders were not alone in praising Trump for his efforts to bring about an end to the carnage in Gaza, Trump's political opponent in the 2016 election former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, even praised her former rival, stating in an interview with CBS News Norah O'Donnell, "I really commend President Trump and his administration, as well as Arab leaders in the region for making the commitment to the 20-point plan and seeing a path forward for what's often called the day after."
During the devastating two year war more than 70,100 Palestinians have been killed including 18,500 children. More than 67% of all Gazans are now homeless as a result of airstrikes and repeated shelling.
AID Finally Arrives in Gaza
It is expected that the humanitarian aid including food, medical supplies, and other forms of relief, which will begin to address the famine and dire food shortages in Gaza are to be lifted, and the Rafah crossing in Egypt will open Sunday, October 12. Israel has agreed to allow 600 trucks of aid into Gaza daily. In addition to food and medical supplies, other necessities including fuel and building materials.
Even as a simmering peace has begun, it will only take one misstep, one minor retaliation by Gazans to ignite another round of airstrikes and give cause to Netanyahu to pummel the region once again. For now, however, the peace treaty is holding, loosely, and for this one moment the Palestinians can breathe.
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New York AG Letitia James Indicted
New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime political foe of President Trump, has been indicted this week for one count of bank fraud and one count for providing a false statement in order to obtain a lower mortgage rate.
U.S. Attorney Lindsay Halligan released a statement, "No one is above the law. The charges as alleged in this case represent intentional criminal acts and tremendous breaches of the public's trust. The facts and the law in this case are clear, and we will continue following them to ensure that justice is served."
The indictment in the Eastern District of Virginia states that James, by providing false statements that the property would be her primary residence, even as she maintain her position as New York Attorney General, saved her nearly $20,000 in closing costs and other expenses and fees associated with securing a home mortgage.
"Trump has long referred to James as a political foe. In her 2018 campaign for attorney general, she pledged to pursue litigation against Trump, whom she called an "embarrassment." In 2022, she brought a civil fraud case against Trump and his real estate empire which, two years later, resulted in a judge ordering Trump and his company to pay more than $350 million in fines and interest," The Washington Post reported.
Although James has yet to enter a plea, she has repeatedly stated this is nothing more than malicious prosecution and her statements are simply an honest mistake.
SCOTUS Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell Bid
The United States Supreme Court has denied to hear the application for appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associated of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021.
"We're, of course, deeply disappointed that the Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's case," David Oscar Markus, an attorney for Maxwell, said in a statement. "But this fight isn't over. Serious legal and factual issues remain, and we will continue to pursue every avenue available to ensure that justice is done," reported The Washington Post.
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Tennessee Munitions Explosion Kills 19
More than nineteen workers at a rural Tennessee factory are missing and presumed dead, after an early morning explosion leveled Accurate Energetic Systems, a munitions plant, leaving a crater and scattered debris field similar to a bomb blast.
"Accurate Energetic Systems supplies the military with bulk explosive compounds, including a TNT mixture used in aerial bombs and the compound used in plastic explosives like C-4, according to the company's website. The company also sells Claymore mines and shaped charges, which the military uses to penetrate armor on tanks or bunkers. It also sells explosives for civilian commercial purposes," reported The Washington Post.
The cause of the blast has yet to be determined. Due to the company's affiliation with the U.S. military the ATF, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Department are on scene and sifting through the debris. This is not the first explosion or the first employee related incident, although it is the deadliest.
Accurate Energetic Systems has been cited numerous times in the past for employee safety violations and fined. Although, attorneys for the company has argued they has done nothing wrong. As the area is rural, attempts will be made to minimize the tragedy of those lost, and if possible blame one of the deceased to mitigate any damages.
Luigi Mangione Legal Team Says Shooter Not Mirandized
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"Altoona law enforcement failed to follow fundamental Fourth Amendment case law (and basic police procedure) by failing to obtain a search warrant before searching through Mr. Mangione's backpack and the closed containers within the backpack," the defense said," ABCnews.com reported.
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Coronavirus Total
At the order of the President of the United States, the U.S. no longer recognizes the value of The World Health Organization. The CDC has recommended every person from age six months, including senior citizens should receive at least one shot of an updated COVID-19 vaccine, annually. The death toll from Covid-19 has dramatically decreased, as has transmission of the virus. Even as confirmed new cases continue each week, fewer are dying from the newer variants.
For the seven days ending October 12, 2025, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported by the World Health Organization increased by 78,903 to 778,691,725. The total worldwide death toll increased by 335 to 7,102,530 deaths. The United States has stopped providing Covid data to the World Health Organization. (Data updated September 21, 2025, from the World Health Organization).
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Diane Keaton, Academy Award Winning Actress, Dies
Diane Keaton, the Academy Award winning actress, photographer, and author, has died according to media sources. She was 79.
"An anonymous friend told People that Keaton's health "declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her. It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit," they stated. "In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even longtime friends weren't fully aware of what was happening,"' reported The New York Post.
A staple of rom-coms in the 1980s and 1990s, Keaton burst on the screen in the 1979 film, "Annie Hall," opposite Woody Allen, who she also had an offscreen relationship. Her performance would win her an Oscar and she would go on to three other nominations. The Academy Award catapulted Ms. Keaton to international stardom. Even as the role showcased her romantic comedic acting skills, she also proved she was adept at the deep dramatic roles starring in all three "Godfather" films.
Notably known for her fashion ensembles, her signature style included layers of clothing, wearing suits, jackets, turtlenecks or high neck shirts, so she was completely covered, including bolar hats. While this was clearly the style of the 1970s, she was able to resist fashion trends, and Hollywood standards and maintain this sense of style.
Keaton who never married, enjoyed long term relationships with many of Hollywood's leading men, including Warren Beatty, Woody Allen, Al Pacino, and Jack Nicholson.
Her '"First Wives Club" co-star Bette Midler was among the first to post, writing: "The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was…oh, la, lala!," she added," reported The New York Post.
She is survived by her two children Dexter and Duke. The family has requested privacy during this time.
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Janet Walker is the publisher, founder, and sole owner of Haute-Lifestyle.com. A graduate of New York University, she has been covering international news through the Beltway Insider, a weekly review of the nation's top stories, for more than a decade. A general beat writer/reporter and entertainment/film critic, she is also an accomplished news/investigative news/crime reporter and submitted for Pulitzer Prize consideration "Cops Conspire to Deep Six Sex Assaults" in the Breaking News Category and was persuaded to withdraw the submission. Ms. Walker has completed five screenplays "The Six Sides of Truth," "The Assassins of Fifth Avenue," "The Wednesday Killer," "The Manhattan Project," and the sci-fi thriller "Project 13: The Last Day." She has also published "Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story," and "Days, Times, Seasons, and Events: A Collection of Poetry & Prose," which can be purchased here. She is a member of the Los Angeles Press Club, the National Writers Union, and a member of the International Federation of Journalists.
