Blumenthal Statement on Ceasefire & Hostage Deal Between Israel and Hamas

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to reports of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that would return dozens of hostages to their families:

“This historic breakthrough is powerfully heartening and hopeful. It ends unspeakable heartbreaking horror for 33 hostages and uplifts hope for a path to peace. It calls for courage to complete. Inspired by this dramatic step toward peace, the looming huge challenges ahead are surmountable: release of the remaining hostages, a permanent cessation of hostilities, humanitarian aid, and more. My hope and prayer is that this seismic progress can lead to normalization of relations between Israel and its neighbors, with a path to regional peace and stability. This goal, once seemingly unreachable, is now realistic.”

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