Juan Ciscomani: “Hamas broke the first hostage deal, just as it broke a…”

“We must stand with Israel as it works to destroy Hamas and free its citizens. Wrongfully held by the terror group, Israel has proven its willingness to pause the fighting for hostages to be returned home. Despicably, Hamas broke the first hostage deal, just as it broke a ceasefire that was in place before October 7th. I call on all nations with ties to Hamas to increase the pressure on the terrorist group to immediately free all those it's holding captive.” (01:12–01:21)

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