The families of hostages have reacted with a mix of optimism and trepidation, urging the Israeli government to not squander the opportunity.

The Israeli prime minister said he hoped to finalize a deal to exchange hostages for prisoners “in the coming days," but Hamas has not said if it will disarm.

The families of hostages have reacted with a mix of optimism and trepidation, urging the Israeli government to not squander the opportunity.