Israel/Palestine – Release of hostages (13 October 2025)

France is deeply relieved following the release this morning of the 20 living Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip, now finally free after more than two years of a cruel ordeal. Its thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with their families and close friends, who have gone through unbearable anguish and waiting during that time.

France also pays tribute to the memory of the remaining 28 hostages, who died in captivity and whose bodies are still being held. It calls for their remains to be returned immediately to their families, so that they can grieve in a dignified way.
France commends all those who have worked tirelessly for this outcome, particularly the United States and the regional mediators who made it possible for the agreement to be reached.

President Macron will take part in the peace plan’s signing ceremony in Sharm-el-Sheikh today. This ceremony will provide an opportunity to reiterate the need to achieve lasting peace in Gaza, with a view to recreating a horizon of peace after more than two years of war and suffering with the establishment of a two-state solution, the only solution enabling lasting peace to be guaranteed in the region. France supports the full implementation of this plan and is working towards practical contributions for ensuring regional stability and security.
oncretas para asegurar la estabilidad y la seguridad regionales.