Bilirakis Condemns Hamas Delays, Calls for Immediate Release of Hostages on Second Anniversary of October 7 Attacks

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance and of the International Religious Freedom Caucus in the House of Representatives, issued the following statement marking the second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel:

"It is unconscionable that Hamas continues to delay progress toward peace by refusing to accept the Trump-negotiated peace plan. The immediate release of all hostages is essential for any meaningful path forward. On this solemn anniversary, we stand in solidarity with the people of Israel. We pray for the safe return of the hostages, for strength and healing for their families, and we honor the memory of those whose lives were tragically taken in this horrific and unprovoked act of terror."