US President Donald Trump says he’s “optimistic” a ceasefire deal in Gaza could be agreed next week after Hamas announced that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day truce with Israel.

Hamas said on Wednesday it was reviewing new Gaza proposals put forward by mediators, saying it wanted a deal that ends the war and ensures Israel's withdrawal. "We are dealing with a high level of responsibility and conducting consultations as we review the proposals presented by our brother mediators in order to reach an agreement that