Leger Fernández Renews Calls for a Negotiated Ceasefire in Gaza
Washington, DC,
December 12, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández renewed her call for a ceasefire in the Gaza War after the temporary ceasefire in Gaza expired and Prime Minister Netanyahu resumed a much-criticized offensive.
Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández renewed her call for a ceasefire in the Gaza War after the temporary ceasefire in Gaza expired and Prime Minister Netanyahu resumed a much-criticized offensive. “Today, I once again call for a negotiated ceasefire consistent with my earlier statement of November 19, 2023. I called then for additional actions to ‘release all the hostages, address the humanitarian crisis, and protect all civilians from violence — Palestinian and Israeli.’ Given the ongoing, devastating loss of civilian lives and the humanitarian crisis, those actions must include a ceasefire and a path to peace. I reaffirm my earlier statements regarding the brutality of the Hamas attack and the right of Israel to defend itself in a manner consistent with international law. The goal must be to establish a two-state solution where Israelis and Palestinians can find peace and opportunities to prosper.” ### |