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Qatar has acted as a mediator between Israel and Hamas and has hosted negotiations between them since October 2023.

Hamas says it has received "some ideas" from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Regional mediators have presented a proposal that would see 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 dead hostages released during a 60-day truce.

Qatar, one of the parties involved in ceasefire talks - said mediators were still "waiting for an answer" from Israel to the latest proposal.

On Tuesday, Israel's security cabinet is expected to discuss the latest proposal advanced by regional mediators, which Hamas accepted a week ago.