The United States, Qatar, and Egypt have announced a "bridging proposal" aimed at swiftly ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli captives. On Friday, the three nations issued a joint statement describing the ceasefire negotiations in Doha as "serious and constructive."

The latest round of talks began on Thursday amid rising concerns of a regional conflict after Israel's killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut and the assassination of Hamas's political chief Ismail in Tehran.

The statement reiterated the mediators' stance against any delays in implementing a ceasefire agreement and freeing the captives. "The path is now set for that outcome, saving lives, bringing relief to the people of Gaza, and de-escalating regional tensions," the countries affirmed.