Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Israel and Hamas Deal to Release the Hostages and Secure a Ceasefire
Rep. Sara Jacobs, the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, released the following statement on the Israel-Hamas deal:
“After 15 months of horror, this deal feels bittersweet. Like many Jews, I’m still processing the attack on October 7th that killed 1,200 people, left many more assaulted, raped, tortured, and kidnapped, and sparked a rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia in America and around the world. And like many young people, I’ve been horrified by the Israeli military’s campaign that has leveled Gaza, displaced millions, and killed tens of thousands of civilians. I wish we had been able to get this deal sooner to prevent needless suffering and death – including by using our significant leverage to persuade Prime Minister Netanyahu to prioritize innocent lives over his own political future.
“Looking ahead, we’re in desperate need to repair the damage done to international norms and the United States’ credibility. We also need to ensure that all parties respect and uphold this agreement in good faith. I will keep working until all the hostages are released, a permanent ceasefire is implemented, humanitarian assistance is readily available, and Gazans have rebuilt and have self-determination.”
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