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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following updated statement on a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians:

“I previously called for a ceasefire and strongly supported the recent agreement that allowed for a halt in fighting in Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians. I am deeply concerned and disappointed by the renewed outbreak of conflict, and urge an immediate return to negotiations.

"While those negotiations must necessarily focus on further hostage exchanges and the provision of humanitarian assistance, I believe they can and should be used to build a more durable ceasefire to secure the release of all hostages, a halt to attacks on Israel, the protection of civilian lives in Gaza, and an end to the appalling loss of life from this conflict.

"Ultimately, a ceasefire should pave the way for negotiations on a new political and security architecture for Gaza that allows Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace, security, and dignity. That is the objective American foreign policy should pursue."