Sources within Palestinian groups in Gaza say that Hamas told them to compile information on the hostages they hold in preparation for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Israel.

Hamas told factions including Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Popular Front and the Popular Resistance Committees to prepare information such as whether their hostages were alive or dead, the sources told AFP.

A total of 96 remain in Gaza, including 34 the Israeli military has confirmed are dead.