U.S. Rep. Michael Mccaul representing Texas' 10th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Michael Mccaul representing Texas' 10th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his views on the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
McCaul stated, “I’m encouraged and relieved by reports that 33 hostages will soon be released from Hamas captivity. My heart breaks for what these individuals and their families have endured over the past 15 months, and I pray each one of them is returned alive and healthy."
He emphasized the impact of President-elect Trump's warnings on Hamas leadership, noting, "The timing of this deal makes one thing clear: President-elect Trump’s warnings struck the right nerves within Hamas leadership." McCaul also issued a reminder to Hamas and others about ongoing concerns, saying, "But I remind Hamas — and the rest of the world — that we have not forgotten the dozens of individuals they continue to hold in captivity, and we will not rest until they are all released. The U.S. will no longer tolerate the use of American or Israeli citizens’ lives as bargaining chips.”
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