US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with US negotiators working on a peace deal for the Gaza Strip, focusing on the release of hostages held by Hamas. The meeting follows the discovery of six hostages, including an American citizen, who were killed by Hamas. The talks have been stalled by Israel’s demand for control of the Philadelphi Corridor, a demand rejected by Hamas and Egypt.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz drew criticism after seemingly ignoring a question about the discovery of six dead hostages in Gaza. While Walz later condemned Hamas, his initial silence sparked accusations of dodging the issue.
Protests erupted in Israel after the bodies of six hostages were found in Gaza, fueling anger and frustration towards the government’s inability to secure a ceasefire. The United States is focusing on securing the release of the remaining hostages, with President Biden holding a meeting with the U.S. hostage deal negotiating team. Meanwhile, Israel’s largest labor union called for a nationwide strike, highlighting the growing pressure on the government to end the conflict.
Israel’s largest labor union, the Histadrut Labor Federation, is planning a massive strike on Monday to demand a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after the discovery of six Israeli hostages murdered by Hamas in a tunnel. The strike comes as the war in Gaza continues and the Israeli public demands action from the government to secure the release of the remaining hostages.
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in one of the largest protests since the conflict began, demanding a ceasefire after the discovery of six more dead hostages in Gaza. Critics blame Prime Minister Netanyahu for failing to secure a deal, while the war’s end may lead to investigations and political turmoil.
Israel announced the recovery of the bodies of six hostages killed in a tunnel in Gaza, sparking protests and calls for a ceasefire deal. The deaths, determined to be murders by Hamas, have fueled tensions and increased pressure on the Israeli government to end the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, polio vaccinations began in Gaza, and violence flared in the occupied West Bank.
The death of six hostages in a Gaza tunnel has sparked renewed calls for a ceasefire from US Democrats, while Republicans criticize President Biden and Vice President Harris for not providing stronger support to Israel. The incident has intensified the debate over the handling of the ongoing conflict.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed shock and outrage over the killing of six Israeli hostages in Gaza, blaming Hamas for their deaths. He called for the immediate release of all hostages and a ceasefire deal to end the suffering. The deaths, confirmed by Israel, came amid ongoing violence in the West Bank and a broader conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Israel’s largest trade union has announced a general strike on Monday, demanding the government secure a ceasefire and a deal for the release of hostages. The strike, which will include the closure of Ben Gurion Airport, aims to pressure the government into taking decisive action to end the conflict and bring hostages home.
US Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the death of six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza, calling Hamas an “evil terrorist organization” and demanding their elimination. The Israeli military revealed the identities of the hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose family received condolences from Harris. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for action from both US and Israeli officials, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its tragic consequences.
