France confirms Qatari announcement that 45 hostages received meds as part of deal

A spokesman for France’s foreign ministry says that medications sent to Gaza as part of an agreement negotiated by Qatar and France have been distributed to 45 hostages held by Hamas.

The spokesman confirms the announcement made by Qatar yesterday on the matter but similarly does not offer proof that the medications indeed reached the hostages.

Responding to the announcement, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum thanks French President Emmanuel Macron of France “for his meaningful initiative and involvement in facilitating this process through Qatar.”

“We anxiously followed this effort and are grateful for the compassion and humanity displayed by President Macron on this issue. France is a true friend to the families of the hostages, and we will not forget their support in this matter,” the forum adds.