Israeli media is reporting that Hamas has agreed in principle to the US peace plan which was presented to Israel and Arab countries this week.

The plan would allow Palestinians to remain in Gaza and reform the Palestinian Authority in a departure from previous US deals. The reports come after another bloody night in Gaza.

Fresh overnight strikes have killed dozens, according to medics in Gaza, but there is renewed hope today as Israeli media is reporting Hamas has agreed in principle to the Trump administration’s latest peace plan.

Leaked details suggest it is a significant departure from previous US deals.

Reports say that Palestinians would be allowed to remain in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority would be reformed.

During that process, Gaza would be run by local technocrats overseen by a new international body and Hamas would be completely disarmed.

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