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Israel’s ground offensive is nearing its conclusion amid the threat of indefinite occupation and a continuing insurgency

Militant group gives initial backing to plan for phased deal after ‘verbal commitments’ from mediators

Israel carried out deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday and engaged in combat with Hamas fighters, while to the north it exchanged fire with Hezbollah militants across the Lebanese border.

Hamas on Saturday tentatively accepted a US-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza, abandoning its demand for an upfront commitment from Israel to end the war entirely. This potential agreement, still under negotiation, could initiate a six-week cease-fire involving hostage and prisoner exchanges and pave the way for broader…

Hamas has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel give an up-front commitment for a complete end to the war, a Hamas and an Egyptian official said Saturday

Hamas is now open to negotiating towards achieving a permanent ceasefire throughout the initial six-week phase of the agreement.

Hamas has reportedly accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men

Israel said Friday that "gaps" remained with Hamas on how to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release but that it will send a delegation for fresh talks with Qatari mediators next week.

Israeli attacks continue in Gaza City and Khan Younis as delegation travels to Doha for ceasefire talks.

Netanyahu sends intelligence chief to Qatar to study Hamas proposal, while Hezbollah says it would also stop attacks if hostilities paused

A spokesperson for Hamas says the group’s proposed amendments to the most recent U_S_ plan for a cease-fire in Gaza “have been met with a positive response by the mediators.”