griner's freedom as well as a complex multi-country deal that led to release of evan gershkovich, alsua and paul whelan from russia. carstens is leaving his job in the coming days and he joins us now. ambassador, welcome back. in the middle east this is obviously a multiagency effort not only to negotiate a cease-fire but secure the release of hostages. we understand the president said a deal is close, possibly this week. has either party taken this deal? do you see it happening? mr. carstens: you have to be optimistic in these cases. it's hard to tell whether the sides are going to narrow the gap that has been between them in main part because we have been close before and have not been able to do it. we remain hopeful. i've had a chance to talk to the families about this. their hearts are breaking. they see how close a deal might be. i was in israel talking with my counterparts and we are all waiting. almost wringing her hands hoping this can get done. nothing would make me happier than to conclude this job watching people leave gaza and go home. amna: as the next administration come

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