The US is reportedly working on a single deal to bring all hostages held in Gaza home
Media in Israel have quoted US envoy Steve Witkoff claiming the group has shown a willingness to disarm.
Mr Witkoff has been meeting the families of some of the hostages still being held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv
The US is now working on a single deal to bring all the hostages home.
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