Condolences and outrage poured in from the White House, members of Congress, and political campaigns after the Israeli Defense Forces recovered the bodies of six hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who were held by Hamas since October 7. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the murders and vowed that Hamas leaders would pay for their crimes. Former President Donald Trump criticized Biden and Harris for the deaths, blaming their leadership for the tragedy. Members of Congress expressed heartbreak and outrage at Hamas, urging for the release of all hostages. Some, like Senator Lindsey Graham, called for increased pressure on Iran, which backs Hamas, to hold them accountable for the deaths. World leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages. The discovery of the bodies has reignited calls for a ceasefire proposal that would lead to the release of hostages. Thousands of Israelis protested for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv, while politicians reiterated the need for safe return home. The situation has highlighted the brutality of Hamas, with calls for an end to the nightmare of war in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages.
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