Israel, Hamas close to deal with 33 hostages released in phase one

 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837342

Israel and Hamas are close to a hostage and ceasefire deal, and it could be imminent, diplomatic sources said Monday. According to the proposed deal, which is not fully guaranteed and is subject to change, 33 hostages will be released during the first phase, with a staged withdrawal of IDF forces from Gaza but their continued presence in an undefined security perimeter, the sources said.