The deal comes more than 20 months into the conflict -- and more than three months after a previous deal ended.

The Hamas militant group said Friday it has issued a "positive response" to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal​ in its war with Israel.

Hamas has reportedly responded positively to the U.S.-arranged Gaza ceasefire proposal. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said Israel agreed to conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.