In brief
In a significant development, Hamas has acknowledged receiving ceasefire proposals from the US. The armed group is reportedly considering these ideas while facing pressure amid intensified attacks in Gaza. President Trump issued what he termed a 'last warning' to Hamas, stating that Israel has accepted his terms for ending the conflict. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with rising casualties and a looming humanitarian crisis.
Hamas says it has received some ideas from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
The Palestinian armed group said it was discussing how to develop the ideas, noting that it was ready to release its 48 remaining hostages in Gaza in return for a clear declaration ending the war.
A Palestinian official told the BBC the US plan would see the hostages freed in the first 48 hours of a 60-day truce in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and good-faith negotiations on a permanent ceasefire.
It came after US President Donald Trump gave Hamas what he called a last warning to agree a deal. He said Israel had accepted his terms, without giving details.
Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, said it was ready to agree a deal ending the war that would include the release of all the hostages - only 20 of whom are believed to be alive - and the disarmament of Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile warned the approximately one million Palestinians living in famine-stricken Gaza City to evacuate immediately, as the Israeli military stepped up an offensive to conquer it.
Hospitals said Israeli attacks killed at least 40 people across Gaza on Monday, including 25 in Gaza City and elsewhere in the north.
The Israeli military said four soldiers were killed in combat in northern Gaza.
On Sunday evening, Hamas put out a statement saying it had received through the mediators some ideas from the American side aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement.
The movement is in constant contact with the intermediaries to develop these ideas into a comprehensive agreement that meets the needs of our people, it added.
Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump had written on Truth Social: Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well.
Israeli media quoted political sources as saying that Israel was seriously considering the US plan, but also that Hamas was likely to have difficulty accepting it.
The Israeli military has been intensifying its air and ground attacks on Gaza City, and on Monday a fourth high-rise building was destroyed in an air strike in as many days.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has warned of the escalating humanitarian crisis, calling for unimpeded aid access and civilian protection.
