Hadassah Welcomes Announcement of Deal Between Israel and Hamas

NEW YORK, NY—Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, issued this statement in response to news of a deal between Israel and Hamas:

“After fifteen months of war, Hadassah welcomes today's announcement about a deal between Israel and Hamas that paves the way for the release of the hostages in order to establish a ceasefire. We pray that this agreement ultimately leads to the safe release of all the hostages Hamas has tortured and abused in captivity for over a year.

“Hamas started this war and has continually rejected and violated peace proposals and deals. Hadassah will continue to advocate for Israel's unequivocal right and responsibility to defend itself and its citizens. Our hearts remain with the hostages and their families.

“We are grateful to the leaders in the US and around the world who have worked to bring about this framework. We are cautiously optimistic.

“Hadassah Medical Organization’s two Jerusalem hospitals will continue to be committed to the physical and emotional healing process, including through its newly opened Gandel Rehabilitation Center.”

About Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America:

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States. With nearly 300,000 members, donors and supporters, Hadassah brings women together to effect change on such critical issues as ensuring Israel’s security, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health care. Through its Jerusalem-based hospital system, the Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah helps support exemplary care for more than 1 million people every year as well as world-renowned medical research. Hadassah’s hospitals serve without regard to race, religion or nationality and in 2005 earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for building bridges to peace through medicine. Hadassah also supports two youth villages that set at-risk youth in Israel on the path to a successful future. Visit www.hadassah.org or follow Hadassah on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads and X.