Israel has announced plans to reoccupy Gaza City, putting Hamas under pressure to reach a ceasefire deal. But there has been no formal response about whether Israel will agree to the terms.

Hamas said Monday it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as Israel indicated its positions haven't changed, while Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from the war has passed 62,

Hamas has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal with Israel on Monday local time that includes the release of half the hostages held in Gaza and Israel's release of some Palestinian prisoners, according to media reports.

Hamas has formally accepted a 60-day ceasefire proposal brokered by international mediators, as diplomatic pressure grows on Israel to agree to a truce amid rising domestic protests and a mounting death toll in Gaza.

Hamas said it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions.