Congresswoman Shontel Brown Statement on Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Hamas

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) released the following statement after President Biden announced Israel and Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal:  

“I welcome the much-anticipated announcement that a ceasefire and hostage release deal has been struck. And I want to thank President Biden and his Administration for their tireless diplomacy and steadfast commitment over the last 15 months to getting this deal done and bringing the hostages home.  

“Finally, after 15 months in captivity, hostages will be released and reunited with their families. While we embrace this news, we also remember the families whose loved ones were killed in Hamas’ brutal October 7 attack which was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust, the hostages who were killed in captivity, and the innocent lives cut tragically short in Gaza. This moment holds the promise of bringing an end to the fighting, delivering needed aid to Palestinian civilians, and providing a path to lasting stability and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.  

“I urge all parties to adhere to the conditions of the deal to ensure the war is ended for good and every single hostage is released. Upholding the agreement is the first step towards the hard yet critical work ahead of building peace in the region.”