Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman reports from Capitol Hill, where the focus is on US President Donald Trump's proposal to offer Gazans to relocate from the war-torn region. Israel is trying to extend the current first stage of the ceasefire to get more hostages out, with the upper hand given Trump's support. Hamas is carefully maneuvering to avoid being seen as the one making the deal fail.
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Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-7-day-490-with-us-backing-israel-wants-more-hostages-in-first-stage/
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