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Office of the 11th Congressional District of Virginia
Formerly the Office of Representative Gerry Connolly
The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Connolly will continue to serve the people of the 11th Congressional District of Virginia under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Connolly passed away on May 21, 2025. See Press Release

Connolly Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal

Washington, January 15, 2025
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:

I enthusiastically welcome today's announcement of a long-overdue ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. This agreement will secure the release of Israeli and American hostages who have been held in brutal captivity by Hamas for more than a year and it will halt the fighting in Gaza, allowing for a surge in desperately needed humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people who have endured unimaginable suffering during this conflict.

I commend President Biden and his administration for their tireless work to secure this deal, and I join all those who hope this agreement can set the stage for lasting peace and security in the region.