Polish citizen was among hostages released from Gaza, says foreign ministry

A Polish citizen was among hostages released from Gaza, Poland's foreign ministry said on Saturday, as it welcomed news of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hama conflict. "We welcome the information about the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which allowed the release of the first group of hostages, including a Polish citizen, and increased supplies of humanitarian aid to the enclave," the ministry said in a statement.

"At the same time, Poland continues to firmly demand that Israel consent to the safe departure from the Gaza Strip by other Polish citizens." Some of the hostages released on Friday held dual-citizenship.