Israel-Gaza conflict: Ceasefire plan back on table

Hamas reportedly agrees to proposals sent by mediators, while Israel offers its counter-proposal.

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Khalil al-Hayya, the most senior Hamas leader outside Gaza, said the group had approved a draft deal sent by Egyptian and Qatari mediators.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said it had also received the plan, and submitted a "counter-proposal to the mediators in full co-ordination with the United States".

If agreed to, the new limited ceasefire agreement could coincide with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr which begins on Sunday.

On Saturday, Netanyahu's office said he had held consultations on the ceasefire proposal from the mediators.

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