The sanctity of life justifies trading terrorists for hostages, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) President Yael Eckstein told Newsmax on Tuesday morning.

Reports overnight said Hamas had accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. An Israeli official said progress has been made, but the details are being finalized.

“Wake Up America” co-host Marc Lotter asked Eckstein whether it makes sense to trade terrorists for hostages.

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