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hi, everyone. i'm alicia menendez in for nicolle wallace. it is 4:00 in new york. 11:00 p.m. in israel and gaza, where we may be on the verge of a breakthrough in the unprecedented hostage situation on the ground there. sources tell nbc news that a tentative deal has been reached for release of some of the hostages held by hamas. a spokesperson for the israeli military cautioning in the last few hours that there is no final deal yet, but that there is, quote, some progress. the israeli cabinet meeting to discuss the issue at this hour. here are the terms as it stands right now. this ...

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Eight Americans are believed to be still held by Hamas, including the remains of three who were killed.

The families of American hostages in Gaza say they are hopeful for a deal between Israel and Hamas that would bring their loved ones home.

The families of the Americans taken hostage fear that with all the tumult of the Israel-Hamas war, Americans often forget about their fellow citizens who remain missing.