Meng Statement on the Death of Yahya Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar is dead. As the leader of the Hamas terrorist organization, he will be forever remembered for choosing the path of murder, terrorism, and violence. His diabolical devotion to Israel's destruction drove him to mastermind the October 7thattacks, leading to the deaths of 1,200 Israelis-including 46 Americans-the taking of over 250 hostages, and a heartbreaking and devastating humanitarian crisis for the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Let Sinwar's death be a message to all that terrorism will not win. History can only imagine what would have happened if he chose the path of peace instead of the path of destruction. Now is the time for Palestinian leaders to choose that peaceful path. Now is the time to bring the hostages home and chart a course that leads to peace and security throughout the region.