Biden Criticizes Netanyahu Amid Hostage Crisis

President Joe Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage release deal with Hamas, following the discovery of six hostages' bodies, including American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Despite the criticism, the White House clarified that Hamas is ultimately responsible for the crisis. The Biden administration is preparing a final 'take it or leave it' proposal in collaboration with Egypt and Qatar, which could mark the end of US-led negotiations if rejected. U.S. officials, including CIA Director Bill Burns and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have been working tirelessly on this resolution. Internal pressure on Netanyahu is mounting, with nationwide strikes and protests in Israel demanding more decisive action to secure the hostages' release. The tragic discovery of the hostages has added urgency but also cast doubt on Hamas's commitment to negotiations.