Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar revolve around how to progress beyond the first stage of the three-phase ceasefire. View on euronews

The United States has put forward a new proposal that would secure the release of a handful of living hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a month-long extension of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, a source familiar with the negotiations said.

Hamas offers to release American-Israeli Edan Alexander if Israel agrees to further ceasefire talks. Israel sees it as "psychological warfare," maintaining blockade and temporary ceasefire. Mediation by the U.