Reuters reported on the 26th (local time) “We cannot resolve Palestinian demands… We are open to the idea of a ceasefire” The armed Palestinian political faction Hamas criticized a joint statement by the leaders of 18 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, calling for the immediate release of hostages.
Hamas said in a statement that day, “The proposal by the United States and 17 other countries to release all hostages to end the crisis in Gaza does not address Palestinian demands.”
He added, “(We are) open to the idea of a ceasefire and complying with the main demands presented by the group.”
The leaders of 18 countries said in a joint statement the day before, “We call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip for more than 200 days,” and said they would, by doing so, bring the current crisis is over. and achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.
The statement was joined by the United States, United Kingdom, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain and Thailand.
These are the countries whose citizens disappeared or were kidnapped during Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on October 7 last year.
/happy news
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