Israel has received no confirmation from Hamas regarding the status of 34 hostages amidst ongoing negotiations for a potential exchange deal. Mediators including Qatar, Egypt, and the United States are working to end the conflict in Gaza, as Israeli airstrikes continue. While Hamas officials claim to have agreed to release the hostages, they require time to assess their conditions. Attention is also on the expected shift in U.S. support following the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.