"Over the days ahead, the US will redouble its effort to return the hostages home, bring an end to this war, to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian people, and to allow the people of Gaza to begin to relive their lives," Miller said.
Biden's statement comes after Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday confirmed the death of Yahwa Sinwar during an IDF operation in Gaza.
Israel President Isaac Herzog has praised the Israel Defense Forces, the Shin Bet, and security services for taking down Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds behind the deadly October 7 attack last year.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that Hamas chief and one of the masterminds behind the horrific October 7 attacks last year, Yahya Sinwar, is confirmed dead, the Times of Israel reported.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Thursday that three terrorists have been eliminated during its operations in Gaza, one of whom can be Hamas chief and one of the masterminds behind the horrific October 7 attacks last year.
The US Justice Department on September 3 said it was indicting six Hamas members with seven charges that include murders and kidnappings of countless innocent civilians, including American citizens. It also accuses Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah of providing financial support and weapons to Ha
The OIC said that it holds Israel "fully responsible for the heinous attack" and termed it a "flagrant violation of international laws, the UN Charter, and a serious infringement of the sovereignty, and territorial integrity" of Iran.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, "The appointment of arch-terrorist Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of Hamas, replacing Ismail Haniyeh, is yet another compelling reason to swiftly eliminate him and wipe this vile organization off the face of the earth."
International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan announced that he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel has made eliminating Sinwar a key element of its goal to destroy Hamas. In February, the IDF released footage of what it said was Sinwar walking through a tunnel with several family members, the first time he was apparently spotted since going into hiding before the devastating Octobe
The UN General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly for a resolution asking the Security Council to make Palestine, which has UN observer status, a full member.
Israel is committed to specific war goals, but as long as the hostages are still being held captive, Hamas forces remain in Gaza and Yahya Sinwar is at large, Iran and its proxies will continue to play for time, betting on the West to impose a ceasefire.