The release of the hostages is the first phase of the deal. The proposed second phase would end the war in Gaza

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said.

Meanwhile, as reports regarding the agreement to pause the war surfaced, Israeli PM Netanyahu's office said the ceasefire deal is yet not reached and that the final details are being sorted out.