Negotiators are working on a deal to release a large group of hostages taken by Hamas. US President Joe Biden has expressed optimism about being close to an agreement. Even if some or all are freed, it won't change how deeply Israelis have been affected by the events of Oct. 7. The World's Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem.
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