Israel entered negotiations after Hamas’ October 7 assault, which killed some 1,200 people in Israel and saw more than 250 hostages seized, including women, children, and elderly civilians. Israeli officials argue that any deal must be judged in that light, emphasizing Hamas’ responsibility for the war’s continuation.

Hamas has endorsed a new proposal for a ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza, as it faces pressure from Arab countries and seeks to ensure its own survival.

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says it rejects "any step that would undermine what remains of the health system".

Qatar has stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in some of the territory's most densely populated areas.

Comments come shortly after Israeli army announces it is 'already taking control of the outskirts of Gaza City'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will begin Gaza ceasefire negotiations to end the war and bring home hostages held by Hamas. NBC News’ Matt Bradley joins Chris Jansing from Tel Aviv to report the latest details.

With Hamas recently accepting an Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire-hostage deal, the ball is back in Israel's court. How will Netanyahu choose to proceed? Israel is facing a major predicament as the Hamas terrorist organization has reportedly accepted the terms of an Egyptian proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the war in Gaza.

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday authorised a military plan to seize Gaza City and approved the mobilisation of nearly 60,000 reservists. The decision comes even as international mediators await Israel’s formal reply to a ceasefire framework backed by Hamas.