Hamas Says It Is Waiting For Israeli Response To Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

Egyptian officials and Hamas representatives have confirmed that the militant organization has dropped its demand for Israel to commit to a definitive end to the war before any pause in hostilities. Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza have intensified over recent days, with Hamas waiting for a response from Israel on its latest ceasefire proposal. According to officials, Israel has accepted a key part of a US plan aimed at ending the nine-month-old war in Gaza, which was put forward by President Joe Biden at the end of May. The plan is reportedly three-phased and would involve negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders.