Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of hostages being held in Gaza in the coming days.
In a televised statement, he also said Hamas will be disarmed and Gaza will be demilitarised – either the easy way or the hard way, but it will be achieved.
The comments came after Hamas released a statement on Friday in which it agreed to free the hostages under a US peace plan, but did not mention disarmament and sought negotiations on other issues.
Hamas on Saturday said Israel is continuing to commit massacres after strikes hit Gaza and urged global pressure on Israel.
Indirect ceasefire talks between the parties are set to start in Egypt on Monday.
US President Donald Trump stated he would not tolerate delay from Hamas to complete a deal, insisting they must move quickly for resolution.
The proposed 20-point plan seeks an immediate end to fighting and the release of a number of Israeli hostages in exchange for detained Gazans.
In Gaza, reactions from Palestinians have varied, with some expressing hope for an end to the conflict while others fear a potential trap set by Israel. The engagement of Trump has added a new dimension to the talks.
However, despite the proposals, Israeli military strikes continued in Gaza, causing further casualties.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with a devastating toll on the population and infrastructure, complicating the already fragile path to peace.
