Statement from Several Countries Calls for Israel and Hamas to Reach a Ceasefire Agreement

Several countries, including the United States, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, and Canada, have issued a joint statement urging Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. The White House stated that the joint statement "calls on the leaders of both Israel and Hamas to make concessions" in order to finalize this stalled agreement. The White House emphasized that "these countries fully support moving towards a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages, in accordance with the proposal currently on the table."