Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in doubt amid approach of second stage of deal

There is new concern for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas after six more Israeli hostages were released over the weekend, the last in the first phase of the deal. Meanwhile, Israel refused to release hundreds of prisoners and Hamas said it will not negotiate the next step. CBS News' Debora Patta has more.

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