Washington (November 7, 2023) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09) released the following statement regarding the Shafai family of Plymouth, who have left Gaza and made it into Egypt:

“We welcome the good news that the Shafai family are out of Gaza and will soon be on their way home to the United States after weeks of our entreaties to the Department of State, and Israeli and Egyptian officials. Hazem, Sanaa, Seera, Yumna, and Jasser have been in the thoughts and prayers of everyone in Massachusetts, and we must continue to push for every American citizen to return home safely.

“We will continue calling for immediate humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza and for the immediate release of all hostages.”