Since then, we live on another planet,
I know all Americans tonight will have them in their prayers, just as Jill and I will,
I am devastated and outraged. Hersh was among the innocents brutally attacked while attending a music festival for peace in Israel on October 7. He lost his arm helping friends and strangers during Hamas’ savage massacre. He had just turned 23. He planned to travel the world,
I know all Americans tonight will have them in their prayers, just as Jill and I will. I have worked tirelessly to bring their beloved Hersh safely to them and am heartbroken by the news of his death. It is as tragic as it is reprehensible. Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages.”
With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh. The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time,
Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas. We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin,
A few hours ago, we informed the families that the bodies of their loved ones had been located by IDF troops in an underground tunnel in Rafah,
Hamas is an evil terrorist organization,
They have been relentless and irrepressible champions of their son and of all the hostages held in unconscionable conditions. I admire them and grieve with them more deeply than words can express,
The threat Hamas poses to the people of Israel—and American citizens in Israel—must be eliminated and Hamas cannot control Gaza,
I am devastated and outraged,
Our hearts break for Jon, Rachel, and their entire family, as well as the other families who found out today their loved ones won't be coming home. May their memory be a blessing,
Starting tomorrow the country will tremble. We call on the public to prepare. We are blocking the country,
We should end this war,
The IDF and ISA send their heartfelt condolences to the families,
You are my baby. My ultimate goal as a parent is to help you become a confident, self-sufficient and independent person. But that means you won’t need me,
I think we’re on the verge of having an agreement,
Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government, you should be ashamed of yourselves for abandoning me and thousands of other citizens that day." ... the Air Force bombings killed about 70 hostages like me, and you should be ashamed that over and over every deal that comes up on the table, you and your government deny. Don't you want to end this nightmare already?"
We think we can close the deal, they've all said they agree on the principles,
I'm not sure the exact number…there's a lot of speculation on who they are. I'm not at liberty to do that at this moment,