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Maria Cantwell on a Possible Gaza Ceasefire
Maria Cantwell · U.S. Senate, Washington ·
Statement on a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement
“Hopefully this critical breakthrough will be quickly followed by an immediate surge of humanitarian aid delivered by a multinational peacekeeping force and a genuine effort to find lasting and prosperous peace in the region through the acceptance of a durable and equitable two state solution.”
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