EXCLUSIVE — The father of one of the American-Israelis held by Hamas wants to see President Donald Trump get both sides to agree to a more condensed ceasefire deal.

The current deal in place would have Hamas release about a third of the hostages being held over the current six-week ceasefire deal, 33 of about 100, and there is no guarantee for the other two-thirds of the hostages. The living hostages left behind during the first phase would be released in the second phase of the deal, if both sides can come to an extended deal.

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