STATEMENT FROM SARA FORMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW YORK SOLIDARITY NETWORK

“For over 700 days we have waited for the news that Hamas will free our people they so cruelly and horrifically held hostage. This  incredibly solemn yet hopeful moment was made possible through the diplomacy of the United States and Israel and their regional partners in the Abraham Accords.  The release of the 48 remaining hostages marks not only the end of two years of anguish, but also offers a powerful testament to the strength of diplomacy, regional cooperation and the shared belief that even in the darkest of times, humanity and a hope for peace can prevail. May the memories of those who were murdered be for a blessing to us all, always.”