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Secretary-General Welcomes Release of Israeli Hostages, Urges Parties to Honour Ceasefire Commitments, End ‘Nightmare’ in Gaza

The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:

I very much welcome the release of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

I am profoundly relieved that they have regained their freedom and will be soon reunited with their loved ones after the immense suffering they have endured, and I reiterate my call for the release of the remains of the deceased hostages.

I urge all parties to build on this momentum and to honour their commitments under the ceasefire to end the nightmare in Gaza.

The United Nations is working to support all efforts to end the conflict in Gaza and alleviate the suffering of civilians.

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