A senior Hamas official said the group is open to discussions over a possible truce with Israel, per Reuters.
Moussa Abu Marzouk told Al Jazeera in a phone interview that Hamas was open to "something of that sort" and "all political dialogues" when asked whether the Islamist group is willing to discuss a possible ceasefire.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Monday that the Israeli military would launch an offensive against Hamas with unprecedented force, following a devastating and unexpected attack that has resulted in a death toll of at least 900 people in Israel, more than 48 hours after the incident.
In retaliation, Israel has conducted a barrage of airstrikes on the enclave, leading to over 680 reported deaths, according to Gaza's health ministry.
Hamas issued a warning that civilian hostages would be executed without prior notice, and the killings would be broadcast if Israel targets individuals in Gaza. The group asserts control over more than 100 hostages, including Israeli army officers.
President Joe Biden disclosed that at least 11 Americans were killed in the Hamas attacks, and there is a likelihood that others are being held as hostages.