don't see a whole lot of troop movement at least not yet. people obviously here in israel as they hear those siren goss off go to shelters. the situation in gaza is awful at the same time. maybe there's some progress behind-the-scenes. i don't see it. >> i know you talked with a leader of the hamas political wing. did he give you any indication that hamas was in any way opened to a cease-fire that would be more agreeable to both sides? >> reporter: the connection is not that great. can you repeat the question? >> i know you talked to a leader of hamas. i was wondering what he said to you. wolf can you hear me? >> reporter: i think i lost you. i don't know if you can hear me. but i clearly can't hear you. the telephone signals have gone dead. we'll continue this at another time if you can hear.