Joe Biden has criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage deal and ceasefire with Hamas, amidst reports of a new “final” proposal being sent to the Israeli prime minister.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with negotiators in the Situation Room to finalize the proposal, following protests in Israel over the weekend deaths of six hostages in Gaza.

When asked if Netanyahu was doing enough, Biden responded with “no,” emphasizing that the US would “push as hard as we can” for a resolution. The latest proposal has been described as a “take it or leave it deal,” according to the Washington Post.

This development follows the recovery of six hostages’ bodies in Gaza on Saturday, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Their deaths have sparked widespread protests in Israel against Netanyahu’s handling of the war and hostage crisis.

During the Situation Room meeting, Biden and Harris discussed next steps for releasing the hostages, including continuing negotiations with Qatar and Egypt. Biden expressed devastation and outrage over the deaths, asserting that Hamas leaders would be held accountable.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan met with the US families of remaining hostages on Sunday, relaying that Biden would present a “final” proposal later in the week. Edan Alexander’s family, among those still held, has urged Israel to accept the deal, labeling it as “now or never.” Adi Alexander, Edan’s father, commended the US for its efforts but criticized the lack of progress, accusing Netanyahu of prolonging the conflict for political gain.

The Washington Post reported that the killing of the hostages has intensified efforts to finalize a deal. A senior official noted the need to conclude negotiations promptly, asserting that the situation requires increased urgency.

For months, the US, Qatar, and Egypt have been working to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The Biden administration has criticized Hamas for not agreeing to a deal and has also accused Netanyahu of making demands that have hindered progress.

The conflict began on October 7 when Hamas breached the Gaza border, killing 1,200 Israelis and abducting 251. In retaliation, Israel has reportedly killed over 40,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

The US response has had political implications for the Biden administration and Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee. Pro-Palestinian factions within the party have called for a ceasefire, while Republican nominee Donald Trump has blamed Biden and Harris for the recent hostage deaths.