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Hamas accepted Witkoff proposal for Gaza truce, Reuters and AFP report

Several news outlets reported on Monday that Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal that reportedly involves the releasing of 10 captives in two batches and a 70-day truce.

Citign a Hamas source, the AFP reported that Hamas agreed to the new proposal by US envoy Steve Witkoff. 

However, Witkoff appeared to walk back the reports. He told Axios on Monday that he was "disappointed" that Hamas did not accept his proposal.