Hamas announced Friday that it had given a “positive response” to a U.S.-brokered 60-day ceasefire proposal with Israel, marking potential progress toward ending the Gaza conflict. The group stated its readiness to begin talks on implementing the agreement. Israel, which had already accepted the framework, signaled that Hamas’s requested amendments were minor and unlikely to derail the deal. The Trump administration, which helped mediate the proposal with support from Qatar and Egypt, welcomed the development. President Trump expressed optimism, saying a ceasefire could be finalized as early as next week.

Under the deal, Hamas would release 10 Israeli hostages—eight alive, two deceased—during the truce, with further releases to follow. In return, Israel would withdraw forces from parts of northern Gaza and allow increased humanitarian aid through traditional channels.

Negotiators hope the temporary ceasefire will pave the way for a permanent agreement. Trump and other U.S. officials stressed that this may be Hamas’s last chance for a favorable deal. Talks will continue in the coming days to finalize terms.