Hamas says it has received some ideas from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
The Palestinian armed group noted it was ready to release its 48 remaining hostages in Gaza in return for a clear declaration ending the war.
A Palestinian official revealed that the US plan would involve hostages being freed within the first 48 hours of a proposed 60-day truce, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.
This development follows a statement from US President Donald Trump, who issued what he called a last warning to Hamas to agree to the terms set forth. Trump claimed that Israel has accepted these terms without disclosing further details.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has indicated that Israel is amenable to a deal that would entail the release of hostages and the disarmament of Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Gaza City's one million residents to evacuate as military operations intensified, claiming responsibility for the destruction of dozens of high-rise buildings purported to be used by Hamas.
As violence escalates, hospitals in Gaza report significant fatalities due to Israeli airstrikes, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
On Sunday, Hamas publicly welcomed the US-mediated ceasefire ideas and expressed a willingness to negotiate the release of hostages taken during the conflict in exchange for a commitment to end the war.
This comes as reports indicate that humanitarian conditions in Gaza are deteriorating, with increasing numbers of casualties due to both military action and malnutrition.
The ongoing hostilities began following a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in substantial loss of life and a humanitarian crisis in the region.
