Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza: India on Thursday welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas for ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages. The agreement has been announced after 15 months of conflict in Gaza.
India, in its response, expressed hope that this agreement will ensure continuous supply of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza in a safe manner.
Foreign Ministry issued statement
The Foreign Ministry said, βWe welcome the release of the hostages and the announcement of the agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza.β We continue to call for the release of all hostages, a ceasefire and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. In a significant breakthrough in the violent 15-month conflict between Israel and Hamas, the two sides agreed to a ceasefire deal that would pave the way for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel and people held hostage by militants in Gaza. Is.
UN chief welcomes ceasefire agreement
UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and called it βan important first stepβ. βI welcome the announcement of an agreement to ensure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages,β Guterres said on Wednesday, praising the efforts of the mediators β Egypt, Qatar and the US β to advance the deal. Appreciated them.
Calling the agreement βan important first step,β Guterres said, βWe must make every effort to advance broader goals, including preserving the unity and integrity of the occupied Palestinian territory.β Palestinian unity is essential to achieving lasting peace and stability, and I stress that unified Palestinian governance must remain the top priority.