Congressman Cohen Commends Biden and his Team for Successfully Negotiating an Israeli-Hamas Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today commended President Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and the whole National Security team for the successful negotiations that led to today’s hostage release and ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I applaud the Biden team’s patience, hard work and long hours that accomplished the agreement on the ceasefire and hostage release announced earlier today. We can hope that this agreement will result in an end to humanitarian suffering in Gaza, healing for hostages and their families, and a lasting peace. Congratulations on a successful end to this difficult negotiation.”

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