Israelis and Palestinians waited anxiously on Thursday as Hamas weighed a new cease-fire proposal that could end nearly two years of fighting in Gaza and start the release of hostages. The 60-day truce,

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Hamas has announced that it is currently reviewing a new proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. However, the group emphasizes that any sought-after agreement must truly end the war and guarantee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the region.

Hamas is currently in talks with other Palestinian groups to review a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza and plans to share its official response with mediators after internal discussions conclude.