Hamas considers proposed ceasefire talks with Israel

From NPR.

Gaza hospital officials report more than 90 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire overnight as Israel intensifies its offensive in Gaza. Israel’s military did not immediately comment on the strikes. That’s as Hamas says it is studying a proposal for new ceasefire talks with Israel.

Officials from both Hamas and Israel say there are positive signs that both sides are ready to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel’s foreign minister said Israel wants talks as soon as possible.

A person briefed on the matter not authorized to speak about it publicly said Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire — with Hamas releasing around half of the living and dead hostages it’s holding and Israel releasing Palestinian prisoners. There would also be U.S. guarantees that, during the ceasefire, the sides would discuss a final end to the war.

It could take weeks of talks before a ceasefire begins.