Hamas prepared to begin talks on hostage release deal

A Senior Hamas source says the militant group is prepared to accept a proposal by the United States to begin talks on a hostage release deal. Hamas is no longer demanding a permanent ceasefire as a condition to an agreement, instead saying it will accept an initial six-week ceasefire. The deal would pave the way for negotiations on a permanent ceasefire in that six-week period. Israeli sources say this proposal has more of a chance of succeeding.