Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his acceptance of a new outline for a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposed by US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff. During a meeting with families of Israeli hostages in Gaza, Netanyahu stated, "Israel accepts the new Witkoff outline," as reported in a statement released by his office.

According to Anadolu Agency, Hamas confirmed on Thursday that it has received a new proposal from mediators concerning a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange. However, the group did not provide any specific details about the proposal.

Previously, on Wednesday, Hamas indicated that it had reached an agreement with Envoy Witkoff on a general framework for establishing a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.