Hamas said it is seeking an end to the war and the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid as it is expected to announce a decision on a new U.S. ceasefire proposal to which U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel had agreed.

New video shows several blasts lighting up the sky over the Gaza Strip early Friday morning. Health officials in Gaza said about half of those killed were women and children, with many waiting for aid.

Israel has said it is waiting for a response from Hamas on the ceasefire agreement after the US President Donald Trump has guaranteed permanent peace. Earlier, reports emerged that the Palestinian group had given a positive response to the deal,