Netanyahu, Biden Clash Over Hostage Negotiations

Hostage families are urging swift action from lawmakers and the international community to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, citing the recent killings of six hostages, including U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. They emphasize the urgency of a deal, despite its difficulties, to prevent further deaths. The Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have exchanged criticisms over the hostage negotiations, with the White House highlighting Hamas as the primary obstacle. Opposition leaders in Israel debate providing Netanyahu a 'safety net' in government to facilitate a deal, while some relatives of hostages accuse Netanyahu of prioritizing his political career over their loved ones' lives. A senior Israeli negotiator has indicated that a deal is currently unlikely, prompting public protests and demands for action in Tel Aviv.