Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal it received from mediators, the group’s leader in Gaza said Saturday.

“Two days ago, we received a proposal from our mediating brothers,” the leader, Khalil al-Hayya, said during a speech. “We dealt with it positively and approved it. We hope that the occupation will not obstruct it and thwart the mediators’ efforts.”

While the details of the ceasefire proposal were not immediately available, al-Hayya said Egypt suggested the formation of “a…