Duckworth Statement on Hamas Releasing All Living Israeli Hostages

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statement after Hamasreleasedall 20 living Israeli hostages as part of phase one of the U.S.-led peace agreement:
“This is such an incredible relief. I am thrilled for the families who will be able to hug their loved ones for the first time in more than 2 years, but my heart also goes out to so many others who, in the terrible wake of October 7th, will never see theirs again—including the family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
“This hopeful moment must mark a turning point in the years-long efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. The war in Gaza must end, the threat posed by Hamas must be eliminated, the continued suffering of innocent Palestinians in Gaza must be alleviated and a two-state solution must be negotiated.”
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