Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, among 6 hostages found dead in Gaza tunnel
SUMMARY
Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, was among six hostages found dead in a Gaza tunnel on Saturday, confirmed by President Biden. The hostages were seized by Hamas during an October 7 music festival in Israel. Goldberg-Polin, who lost an arm while trying to protect others, was kidnapped alongside hundreds of others. His family, who recently spoke at the Democratic National Convention, pleaded for his safe return, urging him to "stay strong." Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) identified the other victims, including Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat, all abducted in separate incidents. Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated the hostages were killed shortly before a planned rescue. The news intensifies pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate for the release of the remaining hostages, with around 108 still believed to be held in Gaza.
