Israel has agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, waiting for Hamas' response. Qatari Foreign Ministry reports, Al Jazeera reports.

"We hope to be able to share good news on this in the next couple of weeks," the Qatari Foreign Ministry added.

According to Reuters, Hamas has not turned down the offer, but an agreement has yet to be reached.

Hamas has demanded the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners for every female soldier in the Israeli army.

In addition, representatives of the movement demand the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip.