Hirono Statement on Israel-Hamas Agreement to Release Hostages and Enable Flow of Humanitarian Aid

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, released the following statement after Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day humanitarian pause in order to facilitate the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas and allow for humanitarian aid to help Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

“I welcome this agreement to allow for the release of American and Israeli hostages being cruelly and unjustly held by Hamas. This humanitarian pause will enable the flow of critical aid and supplies into Gaza and I commend President Biden and his team for their determination in facilitating this agreement. My thoughts are with all of the people and families who have endured this horrific violence. We must continue working to reunite all of the hostages with their families, secure humanitarian aid for innocent civilians in Gaza, and determine a way to achieve a two-state solution and facilitate peace in the region. ”

Last month, Senator Hirono joined a group of her Senate colleagues in calling for humanitarian pauses and hostage releases in the Israel-Hamas war.

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