Hamas said it had responded on Friday in "a positive spirit" to a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter into talks on implementing the deal, which envisages a release of hostages and negotiations on ending the conflict.

Hamas has delivered what its leaders called a "positive response" to the U.S.-backed plan for a cease-fire with Israel in Gaza.

Hamas has expressed readiness to immediately engage in US-sponsored ceasefire talks, prompting Israel to consider its response. Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Trump to discuss the Gaza situation,