MATSUI STATEMENT ON CEASEFIRE DEAL IN GAZA

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement after the announcement of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.

"I am relieved to see a ceasefire agreement in place," said Congresswoman Matsui. "At long last the fighting will halt, many hostages will be reunited with their families, and desperately needed humanitarian assistance can reach the Palestinian people. My hope is that this agreement will lead to the release of all hostages and a permanent end to the violence. I thank President Biden and the entire team of negotiators who have shown an unyielding dedication to get this deal done. Over the next six weeks and beyond, we must trust in diplomacy to lay a foundation for lasting peace in Gaza. Today's announcement is the beginning of a long road to rebuild, break the vicious cycle of violence, and forge a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side with dignity, security, and self-determination."

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