WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Todd Young (R-IN), and a group of Senate colleagues introduced a resolution demanding that Hamas release all remaining 58 hostages, and calling on the White House to take all possible steps to ensure their release. The resolution also celebrated the release of Israeli-American Edan Alexander.
“Hamas is pure evil,” said Dr. Cassidy. “They kill Jews, kidnap Americans, and use people as human shields. We must do everything in our power to bring the hostages home.”
“As part of its terrorist attacks on Israel, Hamas took innocent Americans and Israelis hostage. Since that day, we have grieved the lives of those murdered in captivity by Hamas, gladly welcomed home those who have been freed, and continued to demand the safe release of the remaining hostages,” said Senator Young. “I’m glad to join this bipartisan resolution that reaffirms the United States will not give up until all hostages are free.”
Cassidy and Young were joined by U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Chris Coons (D-DE) in introducing the resolution. U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) and French Hill (R-AR-02) introduced the resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Hamas’s brutal, premeditated attack on Israel and its ongoing captivity of innocent civilians must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. This bipartisan, bicameral resolution reflects our unwavering commitment to securing the freedom of all hostages, standing with their families, and honoring the victims of Hamas’s atrocities,” said Representative French Hill. “As Co-Chair of the Hostage Task Force, I am proud to co-lead this effort and stand alongside my colleagues in the House and Senate in sending a clear and united message: America will never relent in the pursuit of justice and accountability for those who harm our citizens.”
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