The president-elect said there would be "hell to pay" if a deal was not announced by the time of his inauguration

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said.

Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.