WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement Wednesday in response to the reported Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal:
“As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I’ve met with individuals whose family members have been taken hostage, those who have joined the IDF to defend Israel, and those who have lost loved ones in this conflict. I am grateful that a deal has been reached, which includes the release of dozens of hostages, including American citizens, held in Gaza. This is a positive step forward, and I commend this progress. However, we must continue working toward the release of all hostages—and we will not rest until every American is returned to their families and loved ones. Since the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, Israel has fought to defend itself, and I will always stand by Israel’s right to protect its people.”
