McCaul Statement on Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — released the following statement on the hostage deal struck between Israel and Hamas.

“I’m encouraged and relieved by reports that 33 hostages will soon be released from Hamas captivity. My heart breaks for what these individuals and their families have endured over the past 15 months, and I pray each one of them is returned alive and healthy.

“The timing of this deal makes one thing clear: President-elect Trump’s warnings struck the right nerves within Hamas leadership. But I remind Hamas — and the rest of the world — that we have not forgotten the dozens of individuals they continue to hold in captivity, and we will not rest until they are all released. The U.S. will no longer tolerate the use of American or Israeli citizens’ lives as bargaining chips.”

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