    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H750]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                  {time}  1915
                   OVER 500 DAYS SINCE HAMAS ATTACKED ISRAEL

      (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for
    1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
      Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, it has been over 500 days since Iranian-
    backed Hamas terrorists carried out the worst attack on Israel and the
    Jewish people since the Holocaust. Over 1,200 lives were taken,
    families were shattered, and 240 people were dragged into captivity.
    Many are still being held hostage.
      Hamas still poses an ongoing threat to Israel's security. Thanks to
    strong leadership from President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, a
    reasonable ceasefire deal was reached, bringing some hostages home, but
    the fight to bring the rest back continues.
      Israel has the right to defend itself against those who seek its
    destruction, and we stand with them in that fight. As we mark this grim
    milestone, we remain dedicated to ensuring Israel has the support it
    needs to ensure lasting peace in that region.

                              ____________________