Hamas said on Tuesday that a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage deal could be achieved, provided that Israel refrains from "setting new conditions."

"In light of the serious and positive discussions taking place in Doha today under the auspices of the Qatari and Egyptian mediator brothers, reaching a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement is possible if the occupation stops setting new conditions," the group said in a statement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly en route to Cairo to discuss a potential truce in the enclave. Sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters that it is anticipated that a ceasefire agreement for Gaza will be finalized in the coming days.