Hamas response to US-proposed Gaza deal expected soon
On Friday, Trump told reporters he would know over the next 24 hours whether Hamas has agreed to accept the ceasefire proposal.
Multiple media outlets report that the agreement calls for a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of 10 living hostages and the return of 18 bodies by Hamas to Israel in stages.
They say the deal also seeks to arrange talks to end the conflict during the ceasefire.
Trump earlier said that Israel had agreed to the proposal. An Israeli delegation reportedly would join indirect talks to cement the deal if Hamas gives a positive response.
A Saudi media outlet reported on Friday that Hamas is moving toward accepting the US proposal. It says that is because the group saw new developments regarding the flow of aid into Gaza and Israel's withdrawal.
Observers are waiting to see how the Islamic group will respond to this ceasefire proposal, as Hamas seeks guarantees that the truce will lead to a permanent end to hostilities with Israel, which has declared it aims to destroy the group.
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