Israel confirmed that eight of the remaining hostages set for release in the first phase of the ceasefire deal are dead, but did not disclose their identities. So far, a total of 18 hostages have been released in phase one of the deal. The remaining 20 hostages to be released in the first phase have not been named, but Hamas has stated that eight of them are dead. The list disclosing the life status of the hostages still in captivity has not yet been released or confirmed by the Israeli government. Phases two and three of the proposed ceasefire deal will see the release of the remaining living hostages and the return of the bodies of the deceased.