WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel issued the following statement after the Israeli cabinet voted to approve a hostage deal: "This deal is a necessary first step that will reunite innocent women and children with their families. "We must also reunite over 150 other civilians still being held hostage. "My focus is clear: support Israel's right to defend its citizens against terr  more