CAIRO, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Gaza ceasefire negotiations are expected to resume next week after Israel reviews Hamas' latest response to a truce proposal, a high-ranking Egyptian security official told Xinhua on Friday.

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that during the latest round of talks in Doha brokered by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, Hamas raised the "ceiling" of its demands, prompting mediators to request revisions to ensure Israel's approval.

Key sticking points reportedly include Hamas' request for the release of specific Palestinian figures and details regarding the map of an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.

Hamas also asked for the opening of the Rafah crossing that links Egypt with Gaza to allow the delivery of aid, a note that is still under Israeli study, added the source.

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on Thursday accused Hamas of showing "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire" after its latest proposal.

In response, Hamas expressed its "astonishment" over the envoy's comments, reaffirming that its engagement in the diplomatic process was aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement.

The Israeli military campaign in Gaza, launched in October 2023 following a deadly Hamas-led attack on Israel, has resulted in the deaths of more than 59,210 Palestinians. ■