Hamas said Monday it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as Israel indicated its positions haven't changed, while Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from 22 months of war has passed 62,

It was unclear whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was on board with the terms, which came as Qatar and Egypt were intensifying mediation efforts.

Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza brokered by Egypt and Qatar, raising hopes of an end to the 22-month war. The militant group confirmed it was ready for talks without seeking changes to the draft plan, but Israel has yet to respond.