The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday morning responded to reports of progress on a ceasefire deal which would see a 6-8 week break in fighting in exchange for information on the hostages held in Gaza. "The report in the Arab media about a pause of a number of weeks in the war in exchange for a list of hostages' names is absolutely false and an additional part of the psychological warfare that Hamas is trying to use on the hostages' families and the citizens of Israel," a statement read. "The State of Israel will continue to work relentlessly, around the clock, to bring all of our hostages back home." Related articles: Securing the release of the hostages 11 living hostages freed on day 1, 40 days of ceasefire Israel passes counter-proposal for ceasefire to mediators Israel demanding 10 living hostages; Hamas insists on only 5 Last week, Ynet reported that Israel is considering responding to Hamas' offer for a week-long ceasefire in exchange for a list of hostages in light of Mossad Chief David Barnea's visit to Qatar, reported. According to Ynet, Israel is considering responding to Hamas' offer with a counter-offer - accepting Hamas' offer in exchange for the release of several hostages as proof of Hamas' intentions to release the hostages. Wednesday's report went further, claiming that the agreement could include a 6-8 weeks’ ceasefire, during which humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip will be significantly expanded and regulated. Humanitarian aid would also be expanded, including a "comprehensive rehabilitation" of the healthcare system in Gaza. Israel would later receive a detailed list of the living hostages held by Hamas, as well as accurate information regarding the location of the bodies held by terrorist organizations.
