Washington, D.C., January 18, 2025 – Bread for the World released the following statement on the temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The statement can be attributed to Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO:
“Bread for the World is thankful for the agreement between the Israeli government and Hamas that will, in part, allow for more food assistance to enter Gaza.
“Since almost the beginning of the conflict nearly the entire population of Gaza, 2.2 million people, has been in the throes of a devastating hunger crisis with many facing severe malnutrition and, in northern Gaza, even famine. Gaza currently has the highest rates of child malnutrition globally. We urge the parties involved to take immediate steps to ensure that food aid and other humanitarian assistance can safely and expeditiously reach all who need it.
“While we wholeheartedly welcome this temporary ceasefire and the respite it provides, this is only the beginning. Bread is hopeful that all parties can reach a permanent agreement to end the suffering so many have endured for far too long.
“Bread will continue to pray for the release of all hostages, for a lasting cease-fire, for an end to the hunger crisis, and for peace to reign in the region.
“’Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with all of you.’ 2 Thessalonians 3:16.”
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Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger
