Egyptian media reported Monday on details of a potential agreement between Israel and Hamas. According to sources, the ceasefire would last for at least 60 days, during which 10 living hostages would be released, half on the first day, and the other half on day 60. That is, in two phases.
Egyptian sources also said that 16 coffins containing the remains of hostages would be transferred on a schedule agreed upon by both sides, in order to allow Hamas time to locate the bodies. The sources further noted that Hamas has demanded the release of "all detainees from the Gaza Strip," both those arrested before and after the October 7 massacre. According to the sources, there has been positive progress in the negotiations taking place in Qatar, which could lead to the signing of a hostage deal.
Simultaneously, a senior Palestinian official told the Al Mayadeen news channel that Israel and Hamas are reviewing a document submitted by Dr. Bishara Bahbah, a Palestinian-American mediator, in coordination with US envoy Steve Witkoff. The official said the document proposes a 60-day ceasefire with the release of 10 living hostages in two phases.
The official added that Hamas is demanding a 70-day ceasefire in exchange for releasing 10 hostages, five living and five deceased. The first phase would take place on the first day of the agreement, and the second phase would occur on the seventh day, alongside the entry of 1,000 supply trucks per day.
According to the report, the proposal includes negotiations aimed at ending the war during the ceasefire, along with Hamas committing not to carry out terrorist attacks, smuggle weapons or develop arms. The talks would also address the "day after" in Gaza and the establishment of a technocratic administration in the territory.
Earlier, Sky News Arabia reported that US President Donald Trump would announce a Gaza ceasefire within days. The report said the announcement would be part of a hostage release deal, but no confirmation was provided by any other source.
According to the reports, an Israeli delegation is expected to arrive in Cairo on Monday to discuss restarting negotiations, although Israel has yet to officially confirm the move.
A senior Israeli official told Israel Hayom that "no responsible government in Israel would be willing to adopt such a proposal. It does not reflect a genuine desire on Hamas' part to move forward with a deal based on the Witkoff framework."
