An Egyptian news outlet reports that Israel has requested the inclusion of 11 specific hostages in an initial phase of the proposed deal reportedly involving the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli custody in exchange for elder and sick hostages as well as 5 female IDF hostages: Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Liri Albag. Negotiations continue as both sides grapple with the terms of the agreement.