Hickenlooper Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Hostage Deal

WASHINGTON –
Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement on the deal to end the war in Gaza.
“This agreement is a welcome first step towards lasting peace in the region. If implemented successfully, hostages will finally return to their families and Israel and Hamas will move towards a durable ceasefire.
“We’re at a delicate moment. Palestinians urgently need life-saving aid and Israelis deserve sustained security. All parties must continue down this path to peace and a better future.”
Hickenlooper has repeatedly
advocated
for sustained access to
humanitarian aid
in Gaza, including food, water, and life-saving medical supplies, the
delivery of lifesaving fuel to hospitals and water treatment facilities
, and
funding to meet the United Nations’ $294 million emergency appeal
. Hickenlooper has repeatedly called for a
humanitarian pause
in Gaza as well as a
mutual ceasefire
and the release of all Hamas-held hostages. He also urged President Biden to address the
uptick in settler violence
and the
dire economic situation
for Palestinians in the West Bank.
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