Poland’s foreign ministry has said a Polish citizen was among hostages released from Gaza as it welcomed news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Reuters reports.

“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.”