Hamas has announced its readiness to begin talks "immediately" on a Gaza ceasefire based on a US-backed plan. The statement followed consultations with other Palestinian factions and marked a potential shift in the ongoing 21-month conflict.

Hamas says it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. In a statement late on Friday, Hamas said it i

Hamas issued a “positive response” to a proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The group did not say what changes it would seek.