Hamas has accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal put forward by Qatari and Egyptian mediators.

The terms of the agreement are not clear, however it is thought to include release of hostages and return of displaced Palestinians within Gaza.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says while the proposal agreed is far from Israel’s demands, the government will send a delegation to negotiate.

It also adds that the war cabinet has decided that Israel will continue its operation on Rafah, with the army announcing strikes on targets in the east of the city.

This is concerning to UN Chief Antonio Guterres, with spokesman Stephane Dujarric saying “We are already seeing movements of people – many of these are in desperate humanitarian condition and have been repeatedly displaced. They search safety that has been so many times denied.”

Mr. Dujarric said the UN chief has urged Israel and Hamas “to go the extra mile needed to make an agreement come true and stop the present suffering”.