Qatar's Al-Arabi channel reported Friday evening, citing its sources, that Hamas has responded positively to the proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

According to the sources, Hamas returned its response expressing agreement with the core of the proposal, while requesting what were described as "minor amendments."

A senior Hamas official told the Reuters news agency that the terrorist organization delivered its response to the proposal, adding that it “is positive and could help reach an agreement.”

Earlier, a source from Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations told Al Arabiya that Hamas is expected to deliver its response to the ceasefire proposal on Friday evening and that there is broad support among the various terrorist organizations for a temporary 60-day ceasefire, during which negotiations will take place regarding the end of the fighting and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.... Read More: Arutz-7