I welcome the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. This marks a crucial step toward ending the devastation and heartbreak of the past 15 months, which saw immense loss of life and widespread destruction in Gaza, as well as profound anguish for the hostages and their families.
Now is the time to focus on rebuilding and creating a different, better reality for Gaza, one which provides Palestinians in Gaza with a future of hope, and Israelis with the security they need.