Hamas signals openness to Egypt’s ceasefire proposal: Report

A Hamas official has told The Associated Press that the group “responded positively” to an Egyptian proposal aimed at reviving stalled ceasefire and hostage negotiations. The official did not provide further details.

An Egyptian official, speaking anonymously, said the plan would see Hamas release five hostages, including an American-Israeli citizen, in exchange for Israel agreeing to a weeks-long truce and allowing more humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Israel would also release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of the deal.