Hamas has informed Egyptian and Qatari mediators that it accepts the latest proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
The proposal, received by Israel on Monday evening, includes the release of 10 living Israeli hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 150 Palestinians serving life sentences in Israeli prisons.
An Egyptian official told Reuters that the arrangement would also require Israel to suspend military operations in Gaza for the duration, potentially opening the door to a broader agreement to end the war.
An Israeli official confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will review the proposal, though Israel’s position remains unchanged: it will only agree to a comprehensive deal that secures the release of all hostages.
According to Axios, Hamas’s response “aligns 98 percent” with the plan advanced by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, which Israel had previously accepted.
Reports from Qatari and Saudi media suggested Palestinian factions had shown openness to the deal, while Hamas requested additional time to deliberate. Egypt has reportedly asked the Hamas delegation to remain in Cairo until an agreement is finalized.
Earlier, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Hamas representatives, Palestinian factions, and Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo. Regional media described the meeting as “positive” and said it reflected a stronger determination to end the war.
Israel, however, reiterated over the weekend that it would only accept a comprehensive deal ensuring the release of all remaining hostages at once.
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