18 countries This Thursday they published joint statement increase international pressure about him Islamist group Hamas And demand the release of hostages which they hold in the Gaza Strip.

The text is signed by the leaders Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, UK and USA..

This is stated in a statement of leaders released by the White House.

We demand the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip for more than 200 days. Among these hostages are citizens of our countries.

As a senior US official explained to the press, this joint statement began to be discussed several months ago, but Difficulties due to disagreements in wording have not yet made it possible to reach an agreement and conduct a joint appeal..

The version of the joint statement published this Thursday was prepared over the past two weeks, the above-mentioned official explained.

In the statement, the leaders also confirm that “The situation of hostages and civilians in the Gaza Strip, protected by international law, is a cause of global concern.”

In the text, he alludes to mediation efforts by Qatar, the United States and Egypt to achieve new truce between Israel and Hamas what does it include release of hostages in the hands of this group in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian aid, among other issues.

In particular, leaders argue that the agreement, which is currently under consideration, would allow the release of hostages and initiate an “immediate and lasting” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where more than 34,000 people have already died, most of whom are women and children.

Gazans will be able to return to their homes and lands, and preparations will be made in advance to ensure they have shelter and access to humanitarian assistance.