President Biden openly criticized the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming that he is not doing enough to secure a deal for hostages held by Hamas. This sharp rebuke came after the tragic discovery of six captives who were brutally executed in a Hamas tunnel in Gaza, as reported by the New York Post.

When asked if Netanyahu had done enough, Biden bluntly responded, “No.”

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Returning from his vacation, Biden mentioned that the U.S. is close to proposing another hostage deal and remains hopeful for a positive outcome.

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Despite these diplomatic efforts, frustration is boiling over in Israel. Protests erupted across the nation, expressing anger at their government’s failure to secure the safe return of hostages nearly a year after Hamas’ deadly attack on October 7th.

The horrifying discovery of six hostages, including Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, has intensified the outrage. These captives were found dead, shot at close range, and had likely been executed just days before their bodies were discovered.

Goldberg-Polin, only 23 years old, was kidnapped after attending a music festival in Israel. His tragic story includes losing his left hand in the attack before being dragged into Gaza. His family has been tireless in their advocacy, appealing to world leaders, including President Biden, the United Nations, and Pope Francis, for his release.

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Families of other U.S.-Israeli hostages have also been vocal, urging Biden to pressure Netanyahu to prioritize their loved ones’ return. These families recently spoke to Congress, arguing that the Israeli Prime Minister needs to take more decisive action.

Biden, who personally met with Goldberg-Polin’s grieving family, expressed his deep devastation and outrage over the young man’s tragic death.

In an official statement, Biden said, “I am devastated and outraged,” and shared that he had come to know the parents, Jon and Rachel, over time. He praised their unwavering courage and relentless fight not just for their son, but for all hostages suffering under Hamas’s brutal captivity.

The president didn’t hold back in his condemnation of Hamas, declaring that its leaders “will pay for these crimes.”

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He firmly assured the nation that his administration is working tirelessly, exploring every possible avenue, to secure the release of the remaining hostages.

On Saturday, Biden further emphasized the critical and urgent need to bring the ongoing conflict to an end, stating, “It’s time this war ended,” and hinted that a potentially significant and meaningful agreement might be within reach.