According to reports, the israeli prime minister will travel to the u.s. on Monday to meet with the president who said he is optimistic that a Gaza ceasefire deal can be agreed after hamas submitted a positive response to a proposal for a 60 day truce, but requested several changes including a halt to the u.s. backed aid system, the Gaza humanitarian foundation. Reportedly, hamas said they want aid to be distributed exclusively by the u.n. and their partners.
According to the report, a hamas official said negotiations on a permanent ceasefire and the full withdrawal of israeli troops in return for the release of the remaining hostages will start on the first day of the truce.