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.

Israel and Hamas appear closer to agreeing on a new Gaza ceasefire, with fresh proposals and renewed diplomacy. Here's what’s on the table and why it matters.

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are hoping that ongoing negotiations to end the war in Gaza will stop the grinding conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people.