Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was tragically murdered by terrorists. Palestinian lawmaker Mustafa Barghouti blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the deaths of hostages, saying he was responsible. Netanyahu apologized to the family of Alexander Lobanov for not bringing him back alive and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor. Doctors Without Borders called on Israel and Hamas to protect the last remaining hospitals in Gaza amidst the conflict. The IDF launched a military operation in the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of 24 people. Former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel called for a cease-fire deal to bring the remaining hostages home. Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir stood firm against calls for a deal, while Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called for the reversal of a decision impeding cease-fire negotiations. The Hostage Families Forum organized protests urging a deal that would save the remaining hostages. The bodies of the hostages who were killed are still being examined by the IDF. The Hostage Families Forum slammed politicians for not doing enough to secure the release of hostages. Hamas blamed Israel for the deaths of the hostages, while the White House and members of Congress mourned and condemned the killings. Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the six hostages found dead in a tunnel in Gaza, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for action.
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Live Updates: Netanyahu Pressured for Cease-Fire as Bodies of Six Hostages Found in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
