An Israeli official said the first stage of a ceasefire deal would see 33 hostages set free, including children, women – and some female soldiers – as well as men over 50, the wounded and sick. The first stage would last up to 60 days, with negotiations for the second stage beginning on the 16th day if all went ahead as planned. This stage would see the release of remaining living hostages - male soldiers and younger civilian males - and the return of the bodies of dead hostages. It comes after 61 Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours - according to the BBC - bringing the total Palestinian death toll to 46,645. Read more at
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