Israel is hopeful of reaching a deal with Hamas to release hostages in the "coming days".
Correspondent Haggai Matar told told Mike Hosking that there are lots of rumours going around, but little is known for certain.
He says there is some talk about a deal of 50 to 80 people being released, including women, children and migrant workers.
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