It was still unclear whether the latest U.S.-backed effort can overcome the most entrenched sticking point between Israel and Hamas.

Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said. During the proposed 60-day ceasefire, "we will work with all parties to end the War", Trump said in a post on Truth Social, without detailing what the conditions are.

Word from U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel has agreed to the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza raised hopes on Wednesday in the enclave, where health officials said at least 20 people had been killed in Israeli attacks.