Greek SKAI: Leaders of 16 states, including Serbia, back Biden's Gaza proposal

The Greek TV station SKAI reported that the leaders of Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement to support US President Joseph Biden’s proposal for ceasefire in Gaza.

In their joint statement they said that, “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.”

They stressed that “there is no time to lose,” and that they “call on Hamas to close this agreement, that Israel is ready to move forward with, and begin the process of releasing (hostages) 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,” reads the statement.

They added that, “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,” reads the statement, reported the Greek SKAI.