Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters Upon Arrival From Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Q. Mr. President—Mr. President——

The President. I'm heading to a national security meeting—I'm heading to a national security meeting right now and then going to Pittsburgh. And so checking on what's—following up on what's happening in Israel, and then I'll be off to Pittsburgh.

Efforts To Achieve a Cease-Fire and Hostage Release Deal Between Israel and Hamas

Q. Are you planning to present a final hostage deal to the—both sides this week?

The President. We're very close to that.

Q. What makes you think that this deal will be successful in a way that the other deals were not?

The President. Hope springs eternal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel

Q. Mr. President, if you think it's time for Prime Minister Netanyahu to do more on this issue, do you think he's doing enough?

The President. No.

Political Situation in Israel

Q. Mr. President, what is your reaction to the demonstrations across Israel? What is your reaction to the demonstrations?

The President. I'm going to get the detail when I walk in, and I'll talk to you after that. Okay?

Thank you.

[At this point, several reporters began speaking at once.]

Q. [Inaudible]—for a deal, Mr. President?

Death of U.S. Citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Gaza, Palestinian Territories

Q. Do you have a message for the hostages' families, sir?

The President. Yes. I've spoken to the American hostage—I spoke to his mom and dad. And we're not giving up. We're going to continue to push as hard as we can.

Thank you.