Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.

Israel has said it is waiting for a response from Hamas on the ceasefire agreement after the US President Donald Trump has guaranteed permanent peace. Earlier, reports emerged that the Palestinian group had given a positive response to the deal,

The U.S. President said Israel “agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize” a 60-day ceasefire, “during which time we will work with all parties to end the war.”