Joint statement from the Leaders of the United States, Argentina,
Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France,
Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, and
the United Kingdom on Gaza.
“As leaders of countries deeply concerned for the hostages held
by Hamas in Gaza, including many of our own citizens, we fully
support the movement towards a ceasefire and hostage release deal
now on the table and as outlined by President Biden on May 31,
2024. There is no time to lose. We call on Hamas to
close this agreement, that Israel is ready to move forward with,
and begin the process of releasing our citizens.
“We note that this agreement would lead to an immediate ceasefire
and rehabilitation of Gaza together with security assurances for
Israelis, and Palestinians, and opportunities for a more enduring
long-term peace and a two-state solution. At this decisive
moment, we call on the leaders of Israel as well as Hamas to make
whatever final compromises are necessary to close this deal and
bring relief to the families of our hostages, as well as those on
both sides of this terrible conflict, including the civilian
populations. It is time for the war to end and this deal is
the necessary starting point.”
