Hamas released a video message from Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a slain US-Israeli hostage, on Thursday. The video was released as the Gaza war entered its 11th month. The 23-year-old, whose body was recovered by Israeli troops last weekend, recounts his suffering in captivity.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American man held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for close to 220 days, shared an emotional Mother’s Day message for her son. In a video posted online, Rachel read a letter she had written to Hersh on the eve of his third birthday, expressing her love, longing, and hopes for his future. The video highlights the pain and determination of a mother whose son has been held captive for an extended period.
After a distressing video of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin was released by Hamas, his parents, Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin, have spoken out. The video, shared on Hamas’ Telegram channel, shows Goldberg-Polin identifying himself and pleading for help. The family has released a statement expressing relief at seeing their son alive but concern for his health and well-being. They have urged negotiators from Qatar, Egypt, the United States, Hamas, and Israel to secure a deal for his release. The video’s authenticity and date are still being verified, but the White House has confirmed receiving and examining it.
The parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin have appealed for his release after Hamas released a propaganda video of him. They urged world leaders to seize the opportunity and end the suffering by securing a truce. The video, released by Hamas, shows Goldberg-Polin in distress and calling for the release of hostages from Gaza.
Hamas has released a propaganda video featuring American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who has been held captive for nearly 200 days. In the scripted video, Goldberg-Polin criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and pleads for his release. He also mentions the recent ceasefire and expresses his love for his family. The video marks the 200th day since Hamas’ attack on Israel, during which Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage. Despite being held underground without adequate access to water, food, or medical care, Goldberg-Polin remains defiant and calls for international action to secure his release.
Hamas has released a propaganda video showing an injured Israeli-American hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. The video’s surprise release has alarmed Goldberg-Polin’s family, who had feared for his life after he was injured during a Hamas attack on a music festival in Israel. The family has called on the Israeli government to secure the release of the remaining hostages and has been vocal in their advocacy for their loved ones. The video’s release has renewed attention to the ongoing negotiations with Qatar, Egypt, the United States, Hamas, and Israel to resolve the hostage situation in Gaza, where an estimated 120 hostages remain, including five American citizens.
Hamas has released a video of captured Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the first sign of life since his capture on October 7th. In the video, Goldberg-Polin accuses the Israeli government of abandoning hostages and alleges that 70 captives have been killed in Israeli airstrikes. His claims have not been independently verified. Goldberg-Polin’s family has released a statement urging action to secure his and other hostages’ release.
Captive for seven months, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli dual citizen, appeared in a video released by Hamas on Wednesday. The heavily edited clip showed the 23-year-old missing his left hand and part of his arm, injuries sustained during the Nova music festival attack on October 7th. Goldberg-Polin urged Israeli officials to secure his release and addressed his family directly. His parents, seeing their son alive for the first time since his capture, expressed relief but voiced concerns over his well-being.
Hamas has released a video of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who has been missing for over 200 days. In the video, Goldberg-Polin is seen missing his left arm below the elbow, consistent with reports that his arm was blown off while he was trying to throw grenades out of a bunker. Goldberg-Polin accuses the Israeli government of neglecting him and other hostages and says that the ongoing military campaign in Gaza has killed about 70 hostages like him. The footage is likely propaganda, intended to pressure Israel to make a deal with Hamas instead of continuing its military operations. The Israeli government believes that 33 of the remaining 129 hostages in Gaza are dead.
A newly released Hamas propaganda video showcasing signs of life from captured Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin has ignited outrage and protests demanding government action for the release of all hostages. Goldberg-Polin, who suffered a lost hand and alleged mistreatment, implored the Israeli government to prioritize the hostages’ plight and return them home. His words fueled protests near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, where demonstrators held posters of hostages and condemned the government’s handling of the crisis.
