JERUSALEM, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Israel will send a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha on Monday to advance negotiations for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office on Saturday.

The statement said that Israel had accepted the invitation of the mediating countries, backed by the United States.

Earlier on Saturday, Hamas said there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou said in a press statement that "the efforts of Egyptian and Qatari mediators are ongoing to finalize the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate negotiations for its second phase, with positive indicators in that direction."

He emphasized Hamas's readiness to engage in these negotiations in a manner that meets the demands of the Palestinian people. Enditem

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