US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a moment of "tremendous relief" for Israelis and Palestinians and noted that the current administration has laid a strong foundation for success, which will be handed over to the "incoming administration."
"We are looking to India to play an important role in sending humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza...We are keen, we are interested...and we are looking to see the Indian flag in Gaza," Abu Jazer said.
"This deal, which was announced yesterday in Doha, Qatar, is the result of the hard work of the three partners: Qatar, Egypt and America," the Charge d'affaires of the Embassy of Palestine to India, said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backtracking on the ceasefire agreement and is refusing to convene the Cabinet to discuss it on Thursday morning.
Israel's Health Ministry on Thursday released a detailed medical protocol for receiving hostages freed from Hamas captivity as the ceasefire agreement itself remained uncertain.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that India hoped that this will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday praised the "critical" role of President-elect Donald Trump's team in brokering a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, crowds took to the streets of Tel Aviv. In a display of unity, people were seen singing songs and expressing their relief.
Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden.
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in a joint statement on Wednesday confirmed that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, while former US President Barack Obama called the agreement a positive step. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed the deal, stressing the need for a long-term po