Hamas announced on Friday its approval of a proposal from mediators, which includes the release of five hostages, including an Israeli soldier with American citizenship, in addition to the bodies of four other dual nationals.

Hamas said in a statement that its delegation "received a proposal from the mediating brothers to resume negotiations with the Hamas leadership yesterday, and the movement dealt with it responsibly and positively."

She added that the movement "delivered its response to him at dawn today (Friday), including its agreement to release the Israeli soldier Idan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, in addition to the bodies of four other dual nationals."

Hamas affirmed its "complete readiness to begin negotiations and reach a comprehensive agreement on the issues of the second phase, calling for the occupation to be obligated to fully implement its obligations."

Ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip continue in the Qatari capital, Doha, today, Friday, following the extension of the stay of the Israeli negotiating delegation sent by the Israeli government to continue discussing the agreement. Hamas asserts that reports of new ceasefire proposals aim to "jump the boat" on the agreement reached on Gaza.

Israeli reports indicated on Thursday that US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff had presented an updated proposal in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Wednesday to extend the ceasefire agreement in Gaza for several weeks, in exchange for Hamas releasing at least five living Israeli hostages and a number of dead hostages held by the movement.