O President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, pointed out the date with a note on the presidency’s website, where “renews the appeal to the immediate and unconditional return of hostages to their families. It recalls, with regret, all victims of the attack, including Portuguese citizens.”
“From the perspective of opening a new window of opportunity aimed at establishing an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, following President Trump’s proposal, with the end of the destruction and death of civilians and the urgent distribution of humanitarian aid that saves lives, the President of the Republic appeals to the effective conclusion of negotiations that can lead to just and lasting peace based on the solution of two states, Israel and Palestine, Both recognized by Portugal, “says the note.
Emmanuel Macron, president of France: “October 7th. Two years after the unspeakable horror of Hamas terrorism, the pain remains deep. We do not forget. We are jointly and so on with all the victims, including 51 of our fellow citizens. We also think of the 48 hostages still detained by Hamas. We work tirelessly for its liberation. I reiterate the appeal of France: the liberation of all hostages and a cease should occur without delay. of the mourning families and the anguish of those who still await.