Israel ended the existing ceasefire last week by launching a surprise wave of airstrikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians. That came after Hamas rejected Israeli-backed proposals to change the agreement in order to free more hostages before talks on a lasting ceasefire, which were supposed to begin in early February.

Israel denied it was given any new proposed peace deal by Egyptian negotiators Monday, even as Hamas said its leaders had “responded positively’’ to the plan. The proposed deal would involve the Palestinian terror group releasing five hostages,