Statement by President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni

It is with great relief that I welcome the agreement to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during the brutal attack against Israel on 7 October. This agreement will also allow a much-needed humanitarian pause in Gaza. We will continue to work for the release of all hostages and for lasting peace in the Middle East. Today, we are thinking of the families who will finally be able to embrace their loved ones once again.