Hamas publishes propaganda video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin in proof he is alive

Hamas published a propaganda video of Israeli-American dual citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, making it the first time he was seen following the October 7 attack

Published on: Apr 24, 2024, 22:55:25 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Hamas has published a propaganda video of an Israeli-American dual citizen on Wednesday, April 24, making it the first time he was seen following the October 7 attack on Israel. 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the attack.

Hamas publishes propaganda video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) (AP)

Goldberg-Polin identified himself as Israeli in the video, saying he has been a captive for “nearly 200 days.” This suggested that the video was recently filmed.

Goldberg-Polin is seen in the clip with a buzzed haircut. His left arm is missing below the elbow. His limb was blown off during the attack on the Supernova music festival.

Goldberg-Polin was attending the festival with a friend when the attack unfolded. He managed to survive the initial attack. A video later showed him being loaded into a truck, with his arm injured.

What did Hersh Goldberg-Polin say in the video?

In the latest video, Goldberg-Polin criticised the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Other Israeli hostages had done the same in other Hamas propaganda videos.

Goldberg-Polin mentioned Israeli government ministers sitting down for dinner with their families, possibly referring to the Jewish holiday of Passover. He went on to tell his own family to stay strong for him. He then said that he hopes he gave his parents some hope on the holiday.

The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum said Goldberg-Polin’s “distressing video serves as an urgent call to take swift and decisive action to resolve this horrific humanitarian crisis and ensure the safe return of our loved ones,” according to CNN.

“Hersh’s cry is the collective cry of all the hostages – their time is rapidly running out. With each passing day, the fear of losing more innocent lives grows stronger,” the group said. “All the hostages must be brought home – those alive to begin the process of rehabilitation, and those murdered for a dignified burial.”

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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