Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on the release of the final hostages held by Hamas:
“Two years after Hamas’ sadistic attack on innocent Israelis, the families of twenty hostages are finally able to hug their loved ones. This peace provides an opportunity for the Hamas-launched bloodshed to finally end, which has been a tragic reality for too long.
“Twenty-eight other hostages were murdered, and for those who knew them, it is still a moment of immense grief. We hope their bodies will be quickly recovered and their families, friends and loved ones might be able to find closure with their return.
“The October 7th attacks were the darkest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Through it all, Israelis and Jews around the world have shown incredible resilience, with hope that the safe return of the hostages could bring the war to an end.
“We thank President Trump for his leadership negotiating a peaceful closure to this war and hope that it serves to bring lasting, generational peace.
“Never Forget, and Never Again.”