REP LIEU STATEMENT ON TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7 ATTACK

WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel.

"Today marks two years since Hamas' devastating terrorist attack on October 7, 2023 in Israel. It was a dark, evil day that amounted to the worst mass murder of Jews since the Holocaust. Two years later, dozens of families still agonize over whether and when their loved ones who are being held hostage will come home.

"For so many around the world, witnessing the October 7 attack and what followed spurred pain and anguish that endure today. I share in the sorrow of the victims' families, the families of the hostages, and the families of every innocent person who has been killed in this war.

"The past two years have been devastating, and I hope to see an end to this conflict very soon. I am cautiously optimistic about the progress on a peace plan supported by regional leaders and the international community to return the hostages, remove Hamas from power, and surge aid to Palestinian civilians. The Administration must do everything it can to increase humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. What the Administration is doing in terms of humanitarian aid is clearly not enough and is unacceptable. I also urge Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal so we can end the war and suffering and set a path to peace."

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