US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine
Published: October 17 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, released the following statement regarding the Israeli Defense Forces’ elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar:
“The elimination of Yahya Sinwar, a long-time Hamas leader and one of the chief architects of the October 7 attack, is a monumental win for the Israeli and Palestinian people and the long-term stability of the region. It is in the best interest of Israeli and American national security that this critical development serves as a natural ending point for this conflict. The time is now for Israel and Hamas to finally accept a deal to establish a ceasefire and release the remaining hostages.”