Hamas said it had responded on in "a positive spirit" to a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter into talks.

Meanwhile, Israeli attacks have killed at least 138 Palestinians in Gaza over the past 24 hours, local health officials said.

More than 60 of those killed were waiting for aid, according to Palestinian health officials. President Trump said Friday that talks over a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are at a crucial stage.

Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks ...