The U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas envisages a phased release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza and discussions on ending the conflict, an official familiar with the negotiations has said.

New details of the Gaza ceasefire proposal emerged Sunday as Israel sent a negotiating team to Qatar ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House visit for talks toward an agreement. Inside the territory,

Hamas wants to ensure that a new cease-fire includes a guarantee that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.

Talks resume in Qatar as Israeli PM set to hold talks with US president, who has said a deal could be reached this week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza