Relatives and friends of hostages taken by Hamas in a demonstration in Tel Aviv on Wednesday (Jan 15). Photo: AP/PTI
India welcomes Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas
India hopes that the agreement will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza
India on Thursday (January 16) welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
The announcement on the deal comes after 15 months of conflict in Gaza.
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In its reaction, India hoped that the agreement would lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
"We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
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"We have consistently called for release of all hostages, ceasefire, and return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy," it said.
(With agency inputs)
