Nassau Standard

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) has joined his Assembly colleagues in a rally at the New York State Capitol to show support for the call to release the 134 hostages being held in Gaza, including two New Yorkers. Ra emphasized the urgency of the situation by stating, "These hostages have now spent 179 days being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. This must come to an end. We must demand the immediate release of these helpless hostages and return them back home to their families and loved ones."

The state of New York is emphasizing the strong relationship it shares with Israel and is calling for the safe and prompt release of the hostages. The hostages have been in captivity since the terrorist attacks on October 7, and the state is determined to see them reunited with their families.

The "Run for Their Lives" rally served as a platform for Ra and his colleagues to voice their solidarity with the hostages and their families, urging for swift action to bring an end to the prolonged ordeal.

The support shown by Assemblyman Ed Ra and his fellow lawmakers highlights the gravity of the situation and the unwavering commitment to ensuring the safe return of the hostages.