Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya announced on Saturday that the group has accepted a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. "We hope the occupiers will not disrupt this process," Al-Hayya stated. The negotiations are aimed at ending ongoing hostilities between Hamas and Israel. As part of the agreement, Hamas will release five Israeli hostages per week. Meanwhile, Israel has submitted a counter-proposal, developed in full coordination with the U.S.