Israeli official says Hamas agreed to release five captives for 50-day truce

Hamas has accepted Egypt's proposal for a 50-day ceasefire to begin over Eid in exchange for the release of five living captives, an Israeli official told Walla News.

The official said the bodies of deceased captives would also be returned during the truce but did not specify a number.

Israel is expected to submit a counter-offer, making it unlikely that a deal will be finalised before Eid, which begins Sunday or Monday, the official added.

The report follows earlier reports by Egyptian officials to a Qatari outlet that Hamas had agreed to the proposal.