Hamas responds positively to US ceasefire proposal in Gaza

Hamas has already submitted its official response to the United States’ final proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Reuters writes, citing a senior Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations. The official said the group’s response was “positive” and “should contribute to reaching an agreement.”

U.S. President Donald Trump had announced a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in the nearly 21-month-old war between Israel and Hamas, saying he anticipated a reply from the parties in coming hours.

Hamas’s response, according to the source, has already been conveyed to the mediators, Qatar and Egypt, who are actively involved in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.