office is now reviewing the hostages slated for release by hamas today. this morning, an interview with kristen walker on and as somebody sees said the administration has, quote, reason to believe one american hostage will be released today. yesterday, hamas released 17 hostages, 13 israelis, four thai citizens. israel released 39 palestinian prisoners, according to the israeli prison authority. that exchange was delayed for several hours after hamas accused israel of violating the terms of that temporary truce. a diplomat telling nbc news a qatari operations team is located in tel aviv to ensure the deal continues to run smoothly. meanwhile, love much needed humanitarian aid trucks continue to enter into gaza. joining me now, nbc news correspondent, erin mclaughlin in tel aviv, israel. erin, good morning. national security adviser, jake sullivan, saying one american may be among those hostages released today. take a quick listen to his interview from earlier on meet the pr
hostages as israel releases 39 palestinians brighteners. this second round of exchanges almost did not happen. we will go live to israel for the latest on the emotional reunions, how the fragile truce almost fell apart, and what it means for the next group of hostages expected to be released today. presidential power president biden s role in keeping the israel hamas truce on track and his reaction to the fact that so far no americans have been among the hostages released. could that change today? we will have a live report. later, a critical court date. donald trump could find out tomorrow if a gag order will be reinstated in this new york civil fraud trial as he continues to rail against the judge of a law clerk who is now facing a deluge of threats. all of that and more is coming up. they re good sunday morning to you all. i am katie phang. we begin today s show with the latest breaking news on the israel-hamas war as we enter day three of a negotiated four-day cease-fir