US president Joe Biden urges Israel andHamas to reach Gaza ceasefire deal | BBC News

The US has "every expectation" Israel will accept aceasefire proposal that would begin with a six-weekcessation of hostilities in Gaza if Hamas takes thedeal, a senior White House official has said.

The three-part plan unveiled by President Joe Bidenlast week would also see a "surge" of humanitarianaid, as well as an exchange ọf some hostages forPalestinian prisoners before a permanent end to the war.

The proposal, however, has encountered vocalopposition from some members of Israel's government.

The negotiations come as fighting continues in Rafah,which came under intense Israeli airstrikes over the weekend.