The mediators report that Hamas may release a small number of hostages next week in exchange for a ceasefire during the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. It is unclear what Hamas will ask for in return, but American-Israeli Edan Alexander would be among those released. The deal is more about the protests against Hamas in Gaza, as the group wants to crack down on the participants. A ceasefire would allow Hamas to control the protests, which have caused distress within the group.