Israeli defence chief tells US counterpart Israel could reach deal to release all hostages

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, that there is an opportunity to reach a deal for the release of the hostages held in Gaza, according to a readout on Wednesday of the call provided by Israel. 

“There is a chance for a new deal right now that will hopefully release all the hostages, including those with American citizenship,” Katz told his counterpart Lloyd Austin.