Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that he sees a chance to bring out all remaining hostages held in Gaza under an agreement on a ceasefire.
"There is currently a chance for a new deal, hopefully for the release of all hostages, including those with American citizenship," said Katz during a phone call with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, according to Xinhua news agency.
According to Katz's office, the two discussed several issues, including the renewed negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza
The talks for a ceasefire in Gaza have resumed following a truce agreement that ended the fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah. No breakthrough has been announced yet in the brokered talks between Israel and Hamas.
About 100 hostages are still held by Hamas in Gaza.
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