Hamas criticizes 18-nation statement calling for hostage release

Delivery time2024-04-26 23:24

“Palestinian demands cannot be resolved… I am open to the idea of ​​a ceasefire.”

(Johannesburg = Yonhap News) Correspondent Hyunmin Yoo = Reuters reported on the 26th (local time) that the Palestinian armed faction Hamas criticized the joint statement of the leaders of 18 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, calling for the immediate release of hostages being held.

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 are adhering to the main demands put forward 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 that through this, they would end the current crisis 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 countries whose citizens disappeared or were kidnapped during Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on October 7 last year.

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