Hamas accepts Egypt-Qatar ceasefire proposal; Israel's response unknown

Reuters reported on the 6th (local time) that the Palestinian armed political group Hamas has decided to accept Egypt's proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas posted a statement on its website on the same day saying, "Hamas's supreme political leader, Ismael HANI,
"The director informed him of his decision to accept the ceasefire proposal made by the Qatari prime minister and the Egyptian intelligence chief," the statement said, adding, "The terms are based on the plan prepared by Qatar and Egypt, which have acted as mediators."
The truce plan he accepted includes a ceasefire, reconstruction, the return of displaced people to their homes, and the exchange of hostages and prisoners.
"The ceasefire will be in three phases of 42 days each, with the second phase including a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip," Khalil al-Hayya, a Palestinian official, said in an interview with Al Jazeera.
"The final goal is a permanent ceasefire," he said. Al-Hayya said the first phase of the ceasefire would involve the liberation of Israeli civilians, while the third and final phase would see Israel and Palestine annexing the region.
He added that a prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel would be carried out. Israel has not yet said whether it will accept this. Hamas is calling for a permanent ceasefire, while Israel is
"We are seriously considering all of Hamas' responses and replies and are open to negotiations," Israeli military chief spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said.
"We will also closely consider the possibility of returning the hostages," he said, stressing that "operations will continue in the Gaza Strip during this time."