TOP NEWS: Two-Thirds of American Voters Want US to Back Cease-Fire in Gaza

 

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Hamas officials willing to release all civilian hostages if bombing stops

 

Hamas said it is open to releasing civilian hostages if Israel stops bombing Gaza. NBC News’ Richard Engel details what else Hamas senior officials are asking for.

REPORT: Hamas Allegedly Agrees To Release Hostages If Bombing Stops

 

NBC is reporting that a Gaza spokesperson agreed to release all foreign hostages if Israeli bombing of Gaza stops. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.