Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among six hostages whose bodies were recovered after being taken by Hamas in an attack on Oct. 7. President Biden expressed outrage and devastation over their deaths. The Israel Defense Forces identified the hostages and confirmed that they were taken hostage and murdered by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The IDF and Shin Bet recovered the bodies and brought them back to Israeli territory. Goldberg-Polin had lost his arm during the attack at the Supernova music festival. His parents had been outspoken advocates for bringing the hostages home, and Biden praised them for their relentless efforts. Vice President Harris mourned Goldberg-Polin’s death and condemned Hamas as an evil terrorist organization. Messages of heartbreak and outrage poured in from Biden administration officials and politicians. Goldberg-Polin’s parents had urged the Israeli government and international community to focus on the hostages’ plight. The Hostage and Missing Families Forum blamed Prime Minister Netanyahu for abandoning the abductees and threatened action. Netanyahu faces pressure to reach a cease-fire deal with Hamas to secure the release of the remaining hostages. The Gaza Strip has faced a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of deaths and hostages held by Hamas. The situation has caused protests and anger in Israeli society.
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Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin is one of six hostages discovered deceased in Gaza
