Hamas has agreed to the latest proposal from regional mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal with Israel, a source within the Palestinian armed group told the BBC, while the news is also confirmed by Al Jazeera and other international media.
According to a Palestinian official familiar with the talks, the proposal from Egypt and Qatar is a comprehensive, two-phase plan based on a framework advanced by US envoy Steve Witkoff.
This would see Hamas release about half of the remaining 50 Israeli hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, in two phases during a 60-day temporary ceasefire. During this time, there would be negotiations for a permanent ceasefire and a withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Under the proposal, the Israeli military will also allow humanitarian aid to enter the territory.
On Sunday night, hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv to demand that the Israeli government agree to a deal with Hamas to return the hostages.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the demonstrators of hardening Hamas' negotiating position.
