that's why personally, ifar then at least interpret it.ata i tried were possible only to use either existing data or data with very short term reaction because i thick it's easier to explain. professor chris whitty giving evidence of the course of today. we will have an analysis from a political correspondent later in half hour. let's look at one of the days of the leading stories. the us says there is a "tentative deal for the release of hostages" in gaza but it's not yet finalised. a short time ago president biden said "things are looking good at the moment". israel's prime minister is convening his war cabinet now to discuss the details of the possible agreement. benjamin netanyahu says "progress" is being made and he hopes to have good news soon. the leader of hamas, ismail haniyeh, has also said his group is close to agreeing what he called a truce with israel. the plan is being mediated by qatar. let's get the latest on israel's war with hamas with this report from nick beake. ismail haniyeh, the head of hamas. he claims a deal with

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