Israel-Hamas War: In a televised speech on the occasion of Eid, Hamas' Qatar-based leader Ismail Haniyeh made a big statement on Sunday regarding the ceasefire. He said that Hamas' response to Gaza's latest ceasefire proposal is in line with the principles laid down in US President Joe Biden's plan.

"Hamas and the (Palestinian) groups are ready for a comprehensive agreement that includes a ceasefire, withdrawal from the Strip, reconstruction of destroyed areas and a comprehensive swap agreement," Haniyeh said, referring to the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

Talks regarding ceasefire were held on 31 May

In fact, on May 31, Biden presented a 'three-step' Israeli proposal that would include negotiations for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza as well as a phased exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

Egypt and Qatar - which along with the United States are mediating between Hamas and Israel - said on June 11 that they had received feedback from Palestinian groups on the US plan, but did not provide further details.