Lula signs statement calling on Hamas to release hostages, says government | Policy

These countries would be Germany, Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Spain, the United States, France, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Romania, Serbia and Thailand.

The text states that a ceasefire “would facilitate the delivery of necessary additional humanitarian assistance to the entire Gaza Strip and lead to a credible end to hostilities.”

“We strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts so that our nationals can return home. We reiterate our call on Hamas to release the hostages and let us bring this crisis to an end so that, collectively, we can focus our efforts on bringing peace and stability to the region”, says the document.

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Read the full joint statement below, according to the government:

“Joint declaration by Germany, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Spain, United States, France, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, United Kingdom, Serbia and Thailand for the release of hostages held in Gaza

We call for the immediate release of all Hamas hostages, who have been detained in Gaza for more than 200 days. Among them are our own citizens. The fate of the hostages and population in Gaza, who are protected by international law, is a cause for international concern.

We emphasize that the agreement on the table for the release of the hostages would allow for an immediate and prolonged ceasefire in Gaza, which would facilitate the delivery of necessary additional humanitarian assistance to the entire Gaza Strip and lead to a credible end to hostilities. Gazans could return to their homes and lands, with advance preparations to ensure shelter and humanitarian supplies.

We strongly support ongoing mediation efforts so that our nationals can return home. We reiterate our call on Hamas to release the hostages and let us bring an end to this crisis so that, collectively, we can focus our efforts on bringing peace and stability to the region.”