Chuck Schumer Calls For Release Of Remaining Hostages And 'Immediate Surge Of Humanitarian Aid' Into Gaza

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During remarks on the Senate floor Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke in support of a deal to release the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity.

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00:00On the hostages in Gaza. Last week we witnessed a moment of hope. The release

00:07of American, Israeli, and New Jersey resident, Idon Alexander. Former New

00:13Jersey resident, Idon Alexander, who had been held in Hamas captivity for nearly

00:18600 days. But our work is far from over. We must keep fighting for the release of

00:24all 58 hostages still being held by Hamas, including the remains of four

00:29New Yorkers who were brutally murdered. Omer Nutra, Ite Tchen, Gad Chagai, and Judy

00:37Weinstein. I call on all parties to seize the momentum of Idon's release to secure

00:43a deal, one that secures the release of the remaining hostages, delivers an

00:47immediate surge of humanitarian aid and food for innocent Palestinians in Gaza,

00:51and moves us toward a durable and lasting security peace in the region. As

00:58negotiations continue, I urge both the Israeli government and the Trump

01:02administration to do everything possible to ensure full access to life-saving aid,

01:08shelter, and essential services for all innocent civilians in Gaza.

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