Hamas says it is considering US proposal for Gaza ceasefire

The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday it was reviewing a proposal drawn up by the United States to restore a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, days after new air, land and sea military operations by Israel on the Palestinian enclave. Reuters reports.

Israeli officials have announced that the aim of the latest military strikes is to increase pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages in Gaza. 

The plan by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, presented last week, aims to extend the ceasefire until April, to allow more space for talks on a permanent ceasefire between the parties. 

Hamas has announced that it is still debating Witkoff's proposal and ideas, with the aim of reaching a final agreement that includes the release of prisoners, an end to the war, and the complete withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip.