Israel-Gaza live updates: Hostages 'brutally murdered' just before recovery, IDF says

One of the bodies recovered in Gaza was Hersh Goldberg-Polin, according to a family spokesperson.

"With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh," the spokesperson said late Saturday evening.

"The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time,” the statement continued."

The 23-year-old was kidnapped by Hamas during Supernova music festival in south Israel celebrating his birthday on Oct. 7.

Speaking to the press after leaving church on Saturday, President Joe Biden said his staff has been in contact with the Israelis since bodies were discovered in Gaza.

"They're not sure the exact number," Biden said.
"There’s a lot of speculation to who they are, the names. I'm not at liberty to do that at this moment until the families are notified," Biden said.

The president said he is "still optimistic" about a hostage and cease-fire deal.

"Our people are continuing to meet, and we think we can close the deal. They've all said they agree on the canons. So, keep your fingers crossed," he added.

"It is time this war ended. We should end this war. I think we are on the verge of having an agreement and [it's] just time to end it. Time to finish it," Biden said.

-ABC News' Lauren Peller

The Israeli Defense Forces said they have recovered several bodies from Gaza and are currently taking them back to Israel. They have not yet identified the bodies.

Power has gone out at the government hospital in Jenin, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Emergency cases are being urgently evacuated from the hospital to the Al-Razi hospital.

Doctors Without Borders said it is alarmed by the scale of Israel's incursion in the West Bank, saying Israel is obstructing access to health facilities.

The Doctors Without Borders-supported hospital in Jenin has been surrounded by Israeli forces for four days and teams have been forced to stop dialysis treatment.

The Israel Defense Forces said it is continuing operations in Jenin in the West Bank, saying they are targeting militants with the goal of preventing future terrorist attacks.

Doctors Without Borders also detailed an incident in which Israeli forces allegedly beat and interrogated one of their volunteers.

"Israel must adhere to its obligations as an occupying power in the West Bank, including ensuring access to medical care. Instead, forces have obstructed access to health facilities and blocked—and even targeted—ambulances, delaying people’s access to medical services," Doctors Without Borders said in a statement.