The PM's office said, "On the issue of the negotiations for the release of the hostages, the prime minister spoke with the head of the Mossad and the head of the Shin Bet and authorized delegations on their behalf to go to Doha and Cairo in the upcoming days, to continue negotiations."

Hamas had informed mediators on the hostage deal that it would maintain its original position regarding a ceasefire, Reuters reported on Monday. This includes requiring the withdrawal of IDF troops from the Gaza Strip, returning Palestinians to their homes, and exchanging prisoners. 

Hamas's response comes after Israel agreed on Saturday to a compromise proposed by the US regarding the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released and was waiting for the terror group's response.