More calls for ceasefire between Israel, Hamas | FOX 13 Seattle

Published: Sep 02, 2024 Duration: 00:01:52 Category: News & Politics

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In Gaza. But as Jeff Paul reports, some say. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn't doing enough to make it happen. Who do you think he's doing? >> Enough? No. >> President Biden offering a blunt assessment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu two days after the bodies of six hostages were recovered from Gaza. Israel says they were all murdered by Hamas shortly before their remains were found, leading to massive protests here in Israel. And back in the U.S, with tens of thousands calling for a ceasefire deal that will bring the remaining hostages home, President Biden is reportedly preparing to present his final proposal within the next few days, and on Monday, he met with his hostage negotiating team at the white House. >> I've spoken to the American hostage. I spoke to his mom and dad, and we're not giving up. >> We're going to continue to push as hard as we can, but it's not clear what more the U.S. can do to pressure Netanyahu into accepting the deal. And he's remaining defiant, claiming the total destruction of Hamas is the only way to stop the fighting. >> Israel Israel will not act as if nothing has happened during this massacre. Hamas will pay a very heavy price for this. >> Meanwhile, funerals for the hostages who were killed are now underway. Anger mixing with heartbreak as parents lay their children to rest, hoping they didn't die in vain. >> Maybe just maybe, your death is the stone. The fuel that will bring home the remaining 101 hostages. I call upon the international community. >> The time to act is now. Bring them home. >> A white House official is describing President Biden's latest cease fire proposal as a final take. It

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