Hersh Goldberg-Polin, captured by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attack, died in Gaza. Goldberg-Polin was attending the Nova Music Festival with a friend, who was killed. His parents addressed the DNC in Chicago on Aug. 21.
The family of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin says he has been killed in the Gaza Strip.
The family issued a statement early Sunday, hours after the Israeli army said it had located bodies in Gaza.
“With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh,” it said. “The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time.”
Goldberg-Polin was one of the best-known hostages as his parents, Chicago natives, had met with world leaders and pressed relentlessly for their help.
On Aug. 21, Chicago natives Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg were greeted at the Democratic National Convention in the United Center by a minute-long standing ovation and chants of “bring them home.
