Hamas said it had responded on Friday in "a positive spirit" to a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter into talks on implementing the deal, which envisages a release of hostages and negotiations on ending the conflict.

Hamas has expressed readiness to immediately engage in US-sponsored ceasefire talks, prompting Israel to consider its response. Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Trump to discuss the Gaza situation,

The announcement by Hamas arrived following it held consultations with other Palestinian factions and before a visit on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington.