Hamas ‘thoroughly reviewing’ Israel’s response to US ceasefire proposal

Draft reportedly includes release of 28 hostages in first week, 60-day ceasefire and aid for Gaza when deal signed off

Hamas has received Israel's response to a US proposal for a Gaza ceasefire deal and is thoroughly reviewing" it, even though the response does not meet any of the Palestinians' just and legitimate demands", one of the militant group's officials has said.

On Thursday, the White House said Israel had agreed to the US truce proposal and Hamas said it was reviewing the plan, although it described the agreement as more biased in favour of Israel than previous proposals.