It was reported today that Hamas and Israel have come to a deal to release more hostages, but Israeli officials say that is nothing but fake news.

Here’s a report by YNET:

As the IDF expanded its military activities in Gaza under Operation Gideon’s Chariots, CNN reported Sunday evening that Hamas has agreed to release between seven and nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 300 Palestinian terror prisoners. A senior Hamas official told CNN the release would depend on an Israeli withdrawal east of the Salah al-Din road.

Israeli officials rejected the report as “false Hamas propaganda,” saying the terror group has not agreed to any terms. “We are not on the path to a deal—the gaps between the sides are substantial,” said one senior Israeli official.

The claim that Hamas is open to a partial deal was met with skepticism in Israel, where officials maintain that no real progress has been made. On Saturday night, demonstrators gathered at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to demand the captives’ release.

Israeli sources said mediators had proposed a plan similar to the one initially offered by CIA Director William Burns, but on a smaller scale. Hamas is reportedly insisting on guarantees for ending the war, not just a pullback from the Salah al-Din axis.

Israel has said it will not withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor or from Netzarim, but is prepared to leave territory captured during Operation Firm Hand.

Jerusalem has set a deadline, warning that Hamas must respond by Monday. “This is the final date,” officials said, though it is unclear whether Israel will follow through or extend negotiations under U.S. pressure. Analysts believe the IDF’s announcement of a ground operation is part of a strategy to pressure Hamas into accepting a compromise, potentially making the operation unnecessary.

What is being reported that’s true is that Israel is going to allow humanitarian aid back into the country: