is not being made everywhere. we are seeing crime overall, retail theft overall up across the country and especially in new york city, los angeles, and even dallas. john: prosecuting shoplifting, what a novel concept. dan, thank you. israel is ready for another humanitarian pause and additional humanitarian aid. the problem was and has been and remains hamas. the question is whether they are willing to resume this effort. john: big news out of israel, suggesting they are open to a temporary ceasefire with hamas in order to free more than 100 people still held hostage. no word on whether the terrorist group will return to the negotiating table. sandra: and while fierce battles rage up and down the gaza strip, the u.s. is urging israel for a more targeted approach to spare civilian lives. netanyahu says the idf will keep on with its operation to eliminate the terrorist group. john: so begins hour two, john roberts in washington. good to be back with you again, sandr
brother, my safe place, and the terrorists taking him hostage took the safe place. every one of them need to come home and not in coffins. that was 47 days ago that my heart has been buried in gaza. john: right now, american and israeli families anxiously waiting to reunite with their loved ones after israel and hamas secured a deal following several weeks of negotiations. we are awaiting an update from israeli officials in the next hour. the first time israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu will publicly address the deal since it was approved. hello, i m john roberts in washington. and good wednesday afternoon to you. gillian: good to be with you, sandra is out today, this is a special edition of america reports . take a look at what we know right now this hour, the deal r free at least three americans, they are among 50 women and children hamas will release in exchange for 150 palestinian prisoners. all going to happen during a temporary ceasefire that is slated t