World waits on decision that could end war

ISRAEL is expected to respond to the latest Gaza ceasefire plan by the end of the week, amid hopes peace could be close.

- BY ANDY LINES Chief Reporter

Hamas has already accepted the proposals, put forward by Qatar and Egypt, in a bid to stop Benjamin Netanyahu’s full occupancy of the war-torn Strip.

But it was last night unclear what decision the Israeli PM will make over the plan. It includes a 60-day ceasefire to exchange half the remaining living and dead hostages in Gaza for 150 Palestinians held in Israel jails, some serving life.

It comes as Mr Netanyahu faced protests in Tel Aviv demanding he agree a deal with Hamas.