WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin released the following statement after news that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas.
“This is long-overdue, welcome news for the people of Israel and Gaza — and for the many Michiganders who have loved ones in the region. Most of all it is much-needed relief for the families of the first 33 hostages who will be released in the first phase of this agreement.
“There is still much work to do, especially to make sure every stage of this agreement is implemented and that every hostage comes home. To make this work, Hamas must make good on its commitments to release hostages and halt its terrorist activities; Israel must hold its fire, begin withdrawing its forces and speed the delivery of aid to Gaza’s civilians.
“It is in each side’s interests to make good on those commitments — the alternative is more death and suffering. For today, we should all be grateful that a ceasefire is becoming reality.”