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MEA welcomes Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel, Hamas

In its reaction, India hoped that the agreement will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza

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India on Thursday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Photo: Shutterstock

Press Trust of India New Delhi

1 min read Last Updated : Jan 16 2025 | 10:58 AM IST

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India on Thursday 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.

In its reaction, India hoped that the agreement will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.

Ministry of External Affairs releases statement on agreement for release of hostages and ceasefire in Gaza "We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. We hope this will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian… pic.twitter.com/bzAEO50UgC
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2025

"We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

"We have consistently called for release of all hostages, ceasefire, and return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy," it said.

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