Negotiations for an imminent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with a proposed outline including a 42-day ceasefire and hostage exchanges. Israeli officials have denied claims of agreement despite optimism from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The potential deal involves staged releases of hostages with humanitarian provisions for Gaza. Meanwhile, the Israeli military continues airstrikes, resulting in escalating casualties. Casualties in Gaza have surpassed 46,000 as families on both sides express urgent pleas for resolution amid ongoing violence and uncertainty.