The United States and 17 other countries call for the release of hostages in Gaza
A coalition of 17 countries worldwide has issued a statement urging Hamas to release all the hostages still in its custody.
Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Canada, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and the United States are part of this coalition.
In the joint statement released by these countries on Thursday, April 25th, it is mentioned that the release of hostages could pave the way for a ceasefire and more humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
These countries, expressing that the fate of the hostages and the civilians of Gaza is a concern for the international community, have emphasized that an agreement already in place for the release of hostages will accompany an immediate and long-term ceasefire in Gaza.