WASHINGTON, D.C. (TP): Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) released the following statement regarding the ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas:

“Today’s news of a six-week ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is bittersweet. While I am overjoyed about the potential release of some hostages, I am heartbroken that my constituent Omer Neutra, and so many others, will not return home alive. The Neutra family’s advocacy helped make this deal possible. May his memory continue to be a blessing.

I applaud President Biden, President-elect Trump, and their teams for working together to finally get a deal done to release hostages from Gaza. Their collaboration put politics aside to save precious lives.

I will continue to advocate for the return of all hostages, and to ensure Gaza is no longer ruled by a terrorist group. Am Yisrael Chai!”