Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told Newsmax on Saturday that she is cautiously optimistic about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but warned that conditions on the ground remain “very fragile.”
The ceasefire is the first phase of a peace deal that pauses the conflict that began with the terrorist group’s attack two years ago, which killed around 1,200 Israelis and led to over 250 hostages being taken.
“Obviously, the aid that is going into Gaza will be incredibly important: medical support, clean water, food, shelter for those families that are returning to that area into the Gaza area,” Ernst said during an appearance on “America Right Now.”
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