CAIRO, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Two informed Egyptian sources said on Friday that Israeli and Egyptian authorities have exchanged draft proposals concerning a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal.

According to the sources, both sides are working to reconcile the differences between Egypt's proposal and a separate plan put forward by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, in an effort to reach a unified framework for agreement.

Egypt has proposed releasing between five and eight living hostages and several bodies in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, along with the opening of the Rafah border crossing, the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the sources said.

The sources explained that the number of released hostages and detainees was a controversial issue in the discussion with the Israeli side, expecting Israel to respond with final approval in 48 hours.

Egyptian and Qatari mediators have forwarded the Egyptian proposal to Hamas, which responded with approval, said the sources.

The sources reiterated that the Egyptian General Intelligence Service has been preparing the implementation of the deal, adding that the Egyptian authorities are ready to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza once the Rafah crossing is opened. Enditem

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