Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators for a 60-day pause in military operations and a phased exchange of hostages and prisoners. The deal comes amid mounting international and domestic pressure on Israel, which is threatening a major military offensive into Gaza city. Israel has not formally responded, as Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on a comprehensive agreement and Hamas’s full disarmament. The wide gap between the two sides means the ceasefire’s success remains uncertain, with further escalation potentially jeopardizing remaining hostages.