Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Wednesday that Israel sees “positive signs” for securing both the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a ceasefire to halt the nine-month war. Speaking alongside his Estonian counterpart in Tallinn, Saar stressed that Israel is “serious” about achieving a combined agreement and urged that “any opportunity to free the hostages must not be missed.” Saar added that Israel is prepared to begin indirect “proximity talks” with Hamas immediately, underscoring a readiness to negotiate through mediators rather than face-to-face. His remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion on Tuesday that Israel had accepted the terms of a U.S.-brokered 60-day truce, which the White House is urging Hamas to endorse. Saar did not confirm specific timelines but said the goal is to open negotiations as soon as possible.