White House: 'We are close to hostage deal, but still work to be done'

White House Spokesman John Kirby spoke on Monday about the release of hostages that are still being held in Gaza by Hamas terrorists.

"We are still continuing to work on the release of the abductees," Kirby said. "We are close and hope that a deal can be reached, but there is still work to be done."

Kirby also mentioned that the number of US citizens that have been able to be moved out of Gaza through the Rafah crossing is now at 800 people.