WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of a peace plan:
“Just over two years after Hamas unleashed the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, last night’s announcement of a historic Gaza peace agreement marks a critical first step toward peace in the region. I commend President Trump for his bold leadership in securing the first phase of a peace plan that brings hostages home and reaffirms America’s unwavering support for Israel.
“This agreement would not have been possible without the strength, resolve and moral clarity President Trump brings to the world stage. His peace deal is a historic win for America’s ‘peace through strength’ agenda and long-term stability in the Middle East. We will never forget the innocent lives lost on October 7, and we will continue standing shoulder to shoulder with Israel against terror, hate and antisemitism.”
