[ [link removed] ]Ayanna Pressley for Congress

A
ceasefire-hostage deal has finally been reached, and with it comes an end
to months of violence, horror, and needless suffering.

Since the horrific October 7th attack, families from the Middle East to
the Massachusetts 7th have been grieving — for the 1,200 Israelis murdered
by Hamas, for the tens of thousands of civilians killed in the genocide in
Gaza unleashed by the Israeli military and aided by U.S. dollars, for the
hostages yet to be reunited with their loved ones and those who have died
in captivity, and for the death and destruction Palestinians have been
subjected to for over a year.

Collectively, we have been calling for this moment for the past 15 months.
A broad, diverse, and peaceful coalition made their voices heard in public
squares and campuses around the nation. Local resolutions were passed with
overwhelming support. Congregations and faith communities joined hands in
praying for the victims of this unconscionable suffering.

This ceasefire-hostage deal is a welcome reprieve for the millions of
Palestinians in Gaza, the families of Israeli hostages, and families of
imprisoned Palestinians. This is the first step towards healing from the
traumas endured and towards rebuilding Gaza.

A ceasefire is set to take place on Sunday, and last for 42 days. This
deal must be honored and made permanent. There must be an end to the
massacre of civilians and a surge of sending humanitarian aid. Hostages
must be reunited with their loved ones, and forcibly displaced
Palestinians must be allowed to return to their homes.

As our movement continues to watch this agreement unfold, and we continue
to call for peace around the world, this is a reminder of the power of
diplomacy. And I am devastated to say that it didn’t have to come to this.
Thousands of lives could have been saved if all parties pursued a
diplomatic solution sooner.

Today, I remain committed to advocating for a just and lasting peace for
Israelis and Palestinians alike. We must prioritize saving lives, and
working together to prevent a horrific conflict like this from ever
happening again.

Onward,

Ayanna




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