Leader Schumer Statement Following The Return Of The Hostages Held By Hamas

New York, N.Y. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the release of the hostages held by Hamas:

“Today is a wonderful day. Finally, finally, finally, the last living hostages brutally held by Hamas are home, an immense and overwhelming sigh of relief.

“I commend the enormous advocacy of the tireless hostage families, President Trump, his administration, and all who helped make this moment happen.

“Today, we celebrate the return of the hostages—the joyous images of their reuniting with their families— and we solemnly reaffirm our commitment to bringing home all the deceased hostages, including my constituents Omer Neutra and Itay Chen.

“Starting with the important meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, we must make progress on a lasting end to this painful war: to start building the day after in Gaza without Hamas and to surge humanitarian assistance and relief to the suffering Palestinians in Gaza. There is an enormous opportunity ahead for a long term and lasting peace. It is with utmost importance that every party involved pursue the opportunity to finally build a lasting peace ultimately through a realized two-state solution that ensures security, prosperity, and dignity for Israelis and Palestinians alike.”

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