
U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his profound grief and anger over the death of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was among six hostages killed by Hamas.
In a statement, Biden said he was "devastated and outraged" by the news, emphasizing that "Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes."

Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old native of Berkeley, California, was abducted during Hamas' attack on a music festival in southern Israel on October 7, 2023. He lost part of his left arm to a grenade while trying to help others during the assault.
The bodies of Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages were found in a Hamas-run tunnel under the city of Rafah, Gaza, shortly before Israeli forces arrived.
The other victims included Ori Danino, 25; Eden Yerushalmi, 24; Almog Sarusi, 27; Alexander Lobanov, 33; and Carmel Gat, 40. All had been classified as alive by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) until their remains were recovered.
Biden's statement also highlighted the courage of Goldberg-Polin's parents, Jon and Rachel, who have been vocal advocates for a deal to free the captives.
Vice President Kamala Harris echoed Biden's sentiments, condemning Hamas as an "evil terrorist organization" and expressing her condolences to the Goldberg-Polin family.
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called Goldberg-Polin "an American hero" and reiterated the U.S. commitment to securing the release of remaining hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Hamas for its continued atrocities and refusal to engage in real negotiations. The discovery of the hostages' bodies has intensified calls for a ceasefire and the release of all captives, with protests erupting across Israel demanding action from the government.
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