Congressman Robert Garcia’s Statement on a Path Forward Towards Peace in Israel and Palestine

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement regarding the path forward for Israel and Palestine. 

“I support negotiations to release all the hostages to secure a lasting ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. Any deal must ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches the Palestinian people directly, and achieves both an end to the attacks on Israel by Hamas, and the protection of civilian life in Gaza.

“Palestinian lives and Israeli lives have the same value. The Palestinian people deserve self determination and security. Israel has a right to defend itself and the Israeli people deserve to live without terrorism or harm. 

“The United States must be committed to peace and stability in the region, to fighting antisemitism and Islamophobia, and to rebuilding Gaza in partnership with the international community."