President harris facing Big Bash lash over their response to the brutal murders of six hostages held by hamas terrorists. Some say they are both showing the world that america doesnt actually have israels back. This is the faulkner focus. Im john roberts in for harris. The idf found the bodies of the six hostages in a tunnel in gaza over the weekend. One of them, 23yearold israeli american Hersh Goldbergpolin, the deaths bringing fresh attention for the need for a deal to get those in captivity at home. Instead of blaming hamas terrorists, President Biden said this. Mr. President, do you think its time for prime Minister Netanyahu to do more on this issue . Do you think he is doing enough . President biden no. Well netanyahu heard that and fired back during his own News Conference. Listen here. Its really an out rage that people say that. No one is more committed to release the hostages and fight more for them than i. I also served, so please let no one teach me a lesson about such act
Im bret baier. As students attended colleges across the northeast returned to classes antiisrael protesters are also making their presence known. We will take you there. A former top aid to new York Governor Kathy Hochul is accused of spying on behalf of the chinese government. Well explain. And after the Labor Day holiday, we are now in the final sprint to Election Day, 63 days until Election Day 2024. The countdown is on. But, first breaking tonight, middle East Policy is the focus of domestic Politics Tonight after the deaths of six hostages including a young american at the hands of hamas. President Joe Biden says israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure a Hostage Deal with hamas as critics say the Bidenharris Administration is not doing enough to hold hamas accountable. Biden officials insist the deal is still possible. But the president the president himself has avoided questions on israel since calling on the country to do more to release more than
Is cnn Breaking News good morning. You are live in the cnN Newsroom. Im Jim Acosta in washington this morning at the white House House President Biden And Vice president Kamala Harris will hold a critical meeting with the us hostage negotiating team. And hopes of crafting a Ceasefire Deal to free the people. Hamas took captive during October 7 Terror Attack on israel, 97 hostages are still being held including seven americans of those americans four are believed to its still be alive this Weekends Discovery of six hostages killed in a Hamas Tunnel underscores the sense of Urgency Israel calls it quote Cold Blooded murder. Minutes ago, a funeral began for the young man on your far left is israeli american hersh goldberg, polin Israels President , apologized to the family in his eulogy the Human Being as a father and as a president of the state of israel, i want to say how sorry, i am sorry, i am that we didnt protect her on that dark day how sorry, i am that we failed to bring him home.
News out of israel. Thats where a nationwide Labor Strike has begun in the international, the largest International Airport in the country is now closed. The countrys largest Labor Union called for the strikes after the bodies of six hamas held hostages were found in underground tunnels in gaza on saturday. Union leaders hope a strike will put additional pressure on the government to reach a Ceasefire And Hostage deal with hamas. The strike was set to start at 6 a. M. Local time, 1 a. M. Eastern time, and its expected to last for one day. Israels main International Airport shut down in solidarity. Its expected to be closed for at least two hours. Israels Finance Minister was working on sunday to stop the strike from happening, but his attempts appeared to have failed. This all coming as massive protests continue to erupt across israel. In response to the six bodies recovered by the idf. One of those victims was a 23 year old Israeli American. An estimated 550,000 protesters reportedly
This sunday, president ial plans. We will move forward. Vice president Kamala Harris begins to outline and clarify her positions on key issues ahead of the Twomonth Sprint to election day. My values have not changed. Are there enough details in the Harris Agenda to win over undecided voters . Ill talk to democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of california. Plus, trumps promises. Donald trump appears to try and moderate his position on Womens Health as the election nears promising the government will pay for fertility treatments. The government is going to pay for it or well mandate your Insurance Company to pay for it. Ill talk to republican Senator Tom Cotton of arkansas. And devastating discovery. The bodies of six hostages, including israeli american Hersh Goldberg, are recovered in gaza just days after his parent addressed the democratic convention. Hersh, if You Canning hear us, we love you. Stay strong. Survive. How will this impact negotiations for i ceasefire. Ing. Joining me for In