But it added: "In light of an assessment of the situation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that the invitation to proximity talks be accepted and that the contacts for the return of our hostages - on the basis of the Qatari proposal that Israel has agreed to - be continued. The negotiating team will leave tomorrow."

Fox News correspondent Stephanie Bennett reports on signs of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss the potential breakthrough and what it could mean for the region.