WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Todd Young (R-IN), and Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) and French Hill (R-AR-02) led a group of Senate and House colleagues in a bicameral, bipartisan resolution celebrating the release of Israeli-American Edan Alexander, demanding that Hamas release all remaining 58 hostages, and calling on the White House to take all possible steps to make this a reality. This resolution is co-sponsored by Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Susan Collins (R-ME), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Chris Coons (D-DE).
“The remaining Israeli hostages have been inhumanely held by Hamas for almost 600 days,” said Senator Rosen. “While I’m overjoyed about Edan’s release, we cannot stop pushing until Hamas releases every single remaining hostage. I’m introducing this bipartisan, bicameral resolution to show that we are united and urge the White House to continue its leadership on this issue.”
“As part of its terrorist attacks on Israel, Hamas took innocent Americans and Israelis hostage. Since that day, we have grieved the lives of those murdered in captivity by Hamas, gladly welcomed home those who have been freed, and continued to demand the safe release of the remaining hostages,” said Senator Young. “I’m glad to join this bipartisan resolution that reaffirms the United States will not give up until all hostages are free.”
“I am relieved and grateful that after 583 days in captivity, my constituent Edan Alexander was finally able to come home to his family,” said Senator Booker. “Hamas must immediately release every other remaining hostage, living or dead, so families can be reunited with their loved ones or finally lay to rest those they have lost. I remain committed to working with my colleagues in Congress to end this war, bring the hostages home, get humanitarian aid to innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and start the work of achieving a lasting peace in the region that ensures the security, freedom, and prosperity of Israelis and Palestinians through a two-state solution.”
“The release of Israeli hostages such as Abigail Edan and Edan Alexander is a great relief, but we must not forget the many innocent people still held captive by Hamas,” said Senator Collins. “This bipartisan resolution reaffirms the Senate’s demand for the immediate release of all remaining hostages. We stand with our ally Israel and the families of those still being held, and we will continue pressing for the safe return of every hostage.”
“Every day that hostages stay in captivity, and that families are denied closure, is a day too long,” said Leader Schumer. “Since October 7th, I have fought for the safe and timely return of all hostages brutally kidnapped by Hamas,” said Leader Schumer. “Now, we are nearly at Day 600 of this vicious captivity. But for the families of the hostages—including those of American hostages Omer Neutra, Itay Chen, Judi Weinstein and Gad Haggai– it has felt like nothing short of an eternity. We cannot stop the fight. We cannot abandon these precious souls. President Trump, the administration, and all parties at the table must use this momentum, do all they can, and finally, finally negotiate a deal to bring all hostages home.”
“For over a year and half, Hamas has forced their hostages to live in horrific, unspeakable conditions, without medical care or sufficient food, leaving their families scared and wondering if they will ever see their loved ones again. While we are thrilled with the recent release of Edan Alexander, Hamas’ terror continues on for the remaining hostages and throughout the world,” said Rep. Haley Stevens, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hostage Task Force. “I’m honored to be leading this resolution with a strong group of bipartisan legislators from both chambers, and look forward to once again passing this resolution with unanimous support.”
“Hamas’s brutal, premeditated attack on Israel and its ongoing captivity of innocent civilians must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. This bipartisan, bicameral resolution reflects our unwavering commitment to securing the freedom of all hostages, standing with their families, and honoring the victims of Hamas’s atrocities,” said Rep. French Hill, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hostage Task Force. “As Co-Chair of the Hostage Task Force, I am proud to co-lead this effort and stand alongside my colleagues in the House and Senate in sending a clear and united message: America will never relent in the pursuit of justice and accountability for those who harm our citizens.”
The full text of the resolution can be found HERE.
Senator Rosen has been a leader in the fight to support Israel and ensure the remaining hostages are freed by Hamas. Following the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, Senator Rosen traveled to Israel as part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation and met with the families of the innocent people who were taken hostage. Since then, she has repeatedly called on Hamas to release the hostages. Senator Rosen also sent a bipartisan letter calling on President Biden to leverage the U.S. relationship with Qatar to secure the immediate release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.
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