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In the aftermath of the Israeli Defense Forces recovering the bodies of six hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, condolences poured in from the White House, members of Congress, and political campaigns. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris expressed devastation and outrage at the situation, with Harris calling Hamas an “evil terrorist organization.” Former President Donald Trump blamed the deaths on the current administration, while members of Congress largely focused on condemning Hamas and urging the return of remaining hostages. World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, also called for immediate action to end the war and secure the release of hostages. The White House has been pushing for a cease-fire proposal, but negotiations have yet to be successful. Thousands of Israelis protested for a hostage deal, while American politicians emphasized the need for a ceasefire to bring hostages safely home. The deaths of the hostages have resulted in over 1,200 casualties in Israel and ongoing terror in the region. Leaders across the globe are calling for an end to the violence and the release of all hostages to prevent further tragedy.
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Politicians grieve hostages, denounce Hamas, and urge peace efforts to end conflict
