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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and six colleagues have introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas's brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding the safe release of all hostages. The resolution also calls for the return of the hostages to their homes. Senator Rosen, who recently visited Israel as part of a bipartisan delegation, met with Israeli leaders and families of those held hostage.

Speaking about their visit to Israel, Senator Cassidy said, "The most powerful meeting we had in Israel was talking with the families of hostages being held by Hamas. Those being held hostage, and their families, need our support now more than ever. American and Israeli families are hurting."

Senator Rosen, the only Jewish mother serving in the Senate, expressed her commitment to ensuring the safe return of the hostages. "In Israel, our bipartisan delegation met with the family members of those who were abducted by Hamas. These conversations were gut-wrenching, and I promised them I'd lead the efforts to ensure these hostages were returned safely to their families," said Senator Rosen.

The resolution, supported by Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), highlights the bipartisan support for the Israeli people and strongly condemns the atrocities carried out by Hamas. It also calls for the immediate release of the nearly 200 people being held hostage, including children, women, seniors, and American citizens.

Senator Cassidy's recent trip to Israel allowed him to meet with the families affected by these hostage situations. The bipartisan CODEL aimed to gather firsthand information and insights. The resolution introduced by Cassidy and his colleagues represents a firm stance against Hamas's actions and a determination to secure the safe release of the hostages.

The Senate resolution sends a clear message that the United States stands with Israel and demands the swift and safe return of all hostages held by Hamas. The resolution is a testament to the commitment of Senators Cassidy, Rosen, and their colleagues to protect the lives of innocent people caught in this tragic situation.

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