Washington, Oct. 7 -- Congressman Jim Costa issued the following press release:
FRESNO, Calif. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas:
"Today marks three years since the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas, which killed approximately 1,200 people and took hundreds more hostage into Gaza. We honor the victims and recognize the enduring pain of survivors, those taken hostage, and their families.
My heart and prayers are with all those who have lost loved ones and with the innocent people who continue to suffer because of this prolonged conflict. We also mourn the Palestinian civilians killed in Gaza, including so many childre...