The US and a group of select Arab officials have been working to hash out a detailed long-term plan for the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of a larger peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians, according to a report. The proposed peace deal hinges on ensuring Hamas and Israel agree to a ceasefire deal, which has been repeatedly stalled amid intense US, Egypt, and Qatar mediation efforts, The Washington Post reported on Thursday. The truce proposes a six-week cessation of hostilities, alongside the release of hostages held by Hamas, which would give space and time for the con…