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Indian American lawmakers call for diplomacy following death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Sinwar, accused of orchestrating the deadly Oct 7 attack in Israel that left over 1,200 civilians dead, was a key figure in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Shri Thanedar, Pramila Jaypal and Ami Bera / Image- Wikipedia
Indian American lawmakers have called for renewed efforts toward diplomacy and peace following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in an Israeli military operation on Oct.17.
Representative Pramila Jayapal along with Representative Barbara Lee issued a joint statement saying, “Yahya Sinwar was the leader of Hamas who planned the brutal October 7 terrorist attack. His death should provide new opportunities to work towards peace in the Middle East. As we have maintained from the very beginning of this war, a ceasefire and hostage deal is key to resolving this conflict."
Jayapal also stressed the need for a diplomatic solution. “History shows that the death of a terrorist leader does not necessarily mean the end of violence—it will only lead to peace and security if the strategy includes smart, principled, and tough diplomacy,” she added.
My full statement with @RepBarbaraLee on the death of Yahya Sinwar: pic.twitter.com/NYpzg4uLR1
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) October 18, 2024
Congressman Shri Thanedar, in a statement, described Sinwar’s death as a "significant moment" in the conflict. “Sinwar was a key architect of the horrific October 7 attacks on Israel, which resulted in thousands of civilian deaths. With luck, this will bring us another step closer to the return of hostages trapped in Gaza and a peaceful resolution to this devastating conflict,” Thanedar said.
— Congressman Shri Thanedar (@RepShriThanedar) October 17, 2024
Representative Ami Bera addressed questions about the broader geopolitical implications of Sinwar’s death, specifically regarding Iran’s influence. "With Sinwar out of the picture, the question now is whether Hamas leadership can agree to a ceasefire. Hamas acted independently on October 7, but the urgency now is, can we get that ceasefire? For the hostages, some of whom are American, we need to get them released ASAP," Bera told Joe Khalil, Washington Correspondent of NewsNation.
Q- With Sinwar out of the picture and shakeup of Hamas’ leadership, will the prospect of a peace deal rely more heavily on Iran’s influence in the negotiation?@RepBera response: pic.twitter.com/NoR2R5JpXI
— Joe Khalil (@JoeKhalilTV) October 18, 2024
Sinwar, accused of orchestrating the deadly Oct 7 attack in Israel that left over 1,200 civilians dead, was a key figure in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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