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Rep. Becca Balint Calls for Humanitarian Pause in Israel and Gaza 

Washington, D.C. - “An immediate humanitarian pause to the fighting in Gaza is needed to get all necessary supplies toPalestinians in desperate need. We must reduce human suffering and preserve the lives and safety of civilians in Gaza. During this humanitarian pause Hamas must immediately release all hostages.

“I’m heartbroken by Hamas’ brutal attack on civilians and support Israel’s right to defend itself. Hamas still poses a clear and present danger to Israel. 

“The escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza has killed thousands of Palestinians and threatens more suffering if the international community doesn’t take urgent action to protect civilians. Any Israeli military strategy that ignores the human costs of its actions could backfire by undermining Israel’s standing in the world and further fan the flames of violence in the region. 

“The two million civilians in Gaza cannot survive without access to water, food, medicine, and fuel – and these resources cannot get through without a temporary cessation of hostilities for humanitarian workers to do their jobs safely. That’s why I support Secretary Blinken’s call for a pause of hostilities to establish safe passage for civilians and allow humanitarian aid to resume.” 

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