Jan's Plans & Pans - October 21, 2023

The past two weeks have been absolutely horrifying and heartbreaking, but we finally got a message of hope. On Friday, I received word that two of my constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan, a mother and daughter from Evanston who were being held hostage by Hamas, have been released. They are currently in good hands with the Red Cross, but I cannot wait to welcome them back home. I am sending them my love and strength. I will continue to pray and do all I can to ensure the safe and swift return of all other hostages held by Hamas.

Even after this war between Israel and Hamas is over, the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians cannot be solved ultimately by any military means. Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve equal measures of freedom, security, opportunity, and dignity.