Trump says U.S. in 'very deep' negotiations with Hamas, heard some hostages recently died

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking from the Oval Office on Friday, said that the U.S. is in "very deep negotiations with Hamas" over a deal to secure the release of the hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.

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