Srinagar, April 29 (KNS): A Hamas delegation is due to arrive Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel's latest proposal for a hostage-release deal and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after almost seven months of war.

Reports said that Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been trying to mediate an agreement between Israel and Hamas for months, as the death toll in Gaza rises and calls for a deal intensify. 

They said that despite intense pressure to reach a ceasefire, secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and allow more humanitarian aid into the war-battered territory, a deal has remained elusive. 

The group said Sunday it had no "major issues" with the content of Israel's most recent offer for a truce. (KNS)