Israel and Hamas are believed to have agreed that 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 others should be freed during the first 60 days of a cease-fire, but they have not reached a consensus on how many Palestinian prisoners should be released during the same period. Up to 20 hostages are still thought to be alive.

Hamas and Israel staked out their positions ahead of expected talks on a Washington-backed ceasefire proposal.

Hamas says it is ready for a ceasefire but it must end the war in Gaza. It comes after Donald Trump said Israel had agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire and urged the group to accept the deal before conditions worsen.