Beyer Statement On Ceasefire Agreement

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on the announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas: “I am glad that this agreement has finally been reached, and that the hostages who have endured horrific captivity will be coming home. All parties must implement this ceasefire and abide by its terms to prevent any resumption of bloodshed. “This agreement should have happened long ago, and if it had many more innocent people might still be alive. This war is a terrible tragedy and U.S. policy must be directed at ending it permanently, which will require a viable Palestinian state.”