We strongly support the ceasefire deal you outlined to free remaining hostages, end this catastrophic war and set a framework for security, peace and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians.

We urge you to press the deal forward. This is too important to be mired in excuses, blame games and politics.

Every piece of diplomatic leverage must be brought to bear on Hamas to force them to take this deal, end their attacks and free hostages immediately. At the same time, we stand with hostage families in Israel, who continue to pressure the Netanyahu government to settle outstanding issues and stop making politicized statements which undermine the deal.

This war, and the suffering it has wrought on both peoples, must come to an urgent end.

Sincerely,
The undersigned