The deal comes more than 20 months into the conflict -- and more than three months after a previous deal ended.

Hamas announced on Friday that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, opening the path toward a deal to halt the conflict after months of failed efforts.

Hamas has reportedly responded positively to the U.S.-arranged Gaza ceasefire proposal. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said Israel agreed to conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.