Israel, the United States, and Hamas have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to free hostages in Gaza in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting. The release of hostages could begin in the next few days, pending any last-minute issues. The agreement includes a freeze on combat operations for at least five days and the release of 50 or more hostages in groups every 24 hours. The pause is also intended to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. officials have stated that no deal has been reached yet.