Rep. Cisneros Statement on Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. released the following statement after negotiators from Israel and Hamas agreed to a 42-day ceasefire and hostage release deal:

“I’m grateful that Israel, our allies, and the Biden Administration have reached a ceasefire agreement that will begin to bring hostages home. This is a positive step forward towards assuring Israel’s security, delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, and building towards lasting peace in the region. However, we cannot rest until every hostage comes home.”