Bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages found in Gaza
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time.” Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, 21 Aug 2024, in Chicago “Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas,” President Joe Biden said in a statement issued by the White House. Rachel Goldberg, left, and Jon Polin center, parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Polin-Goldberg, along with other relatives of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group take part in a protest calling for their release in the Kibbutz Nirim, southern Israel, Thursday, 29 Aug 2024 The Israeli army identified the others as Ori Danino, 25; Eden Yerushalmi, 24; Almog Sarusi, 27; and Alexander Lobanov, 33; who were also taken from the music festival. Jon Polin, left, and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, pictured on screen speak during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, 21 Aug 2024, in Chicago The Hamas-issued video in April showing Goldberg-Polin clearly speaking under duress sparked new protests in Israel urging the government to do more to secure his and others’ freedom. On 21 August they addressed a hushed hall at the Democratic National Convention, where the crowd chanted: “Bring them home.” Jon Polin, right, and Rachel Goldberg, parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin walk off the stage after speaking during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, 21 Aug 2024, in Chicago Family and friends organized the “Bring Hersh Home” campaign on social media, hoping that he will still be able to take a planned backpack trip through southern Asia.
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