Israel and Hamas are believed to have agreed that 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 others should be released during the first 60 days of a cease-fire, but they have not reached a consensus on how many Palestinian prisoners should be freed during the same period. Up to 20 hostages are still thought to be alive.

Army widens ground assault in north Gaza hours after PM leaves White House without hostage talks breakthrough; IDF chief says fighting will create 'conditions to advance a deal'

The talks, mediated by Qatar, the US, and Egypt, have reportedly stalled over two major sticking points: how humanitarian aid would be distributed during the ceasefire and whether Israeli forces would withdraw from areas of Gaza currently under military control.

Source familiar with the details told i24NEWS on Wednesday that after the submission of the new Israeli proposal "significant progress was made on the way to a deal"

Hamas releases 10 hostages in Gaza peace talks with Israel. Negotiations continue, focusing on aid, troop withdrawal, and ceasefire guarantees

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.

Negotiators make progress on closing gaps regarding aid and IDF withdrawal, but will need US president's help to bridge key dispute on whether deal will permanently end war