Egyptian officials say stalled talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas are expected to restart in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday.

According to AP, the talks would mark the first time both Israeli officials and Hamas leaders join the indirect negotiations since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Hamas has given mediators a new proposal for a three-stage plan that would end the fighting, according to two Egyptian officials.

The first stage would be a six-week ceasefire that would include the release of 35 captives in exchange for 350 Palestinian prisoners being held by Israel.

In the second phase, the two sides would declare a permanent ceasefire and Hamas would free the remaining Israeli soldiers held captive in exchange for more prisoners, the officials said.

In the third phase, Hamas would hand over the bodies it is holding in exchange for Israel lifting the blockade of Gaza and allowing reconstruction to start, the officials said.