Gaza Strip, Aug. 18 -- Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday, August 18, said it has accepted a new ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar to halt fighting in the Gaza Strip, according to media reports. Israel has not yet issued a response.

Palestinian officials told AFP the proposal includes a 60-day pause during which at least 10 Israeli hostages and several bodies would be released. A second phase would see the release of remaining captives, with broader negotiations to follow.

Sources said all Palestinian factions support the Egyptian-Qatari plan. Talks are expected to be formally announced in the coming days.

Al Jazeera reported that the proposal outlines steps towards a comprehensive agreement to end the war, with gu...