Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a dual Israeli and American citizen, was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th during the attack on Israel. His family and friends initially believed he had been killed, as he was seriously injured at the time of his abduction. However, Hamas later released a video featuring Hersh, confirming his identity by providing his parents’ birth dates and names.
In the video, Hersh criticized the Israeli government and encouraged his parents to stay strong during this difficult time. Born in the USA, Hersh moved to Israel with his family in 2008. After the attack, he sent two messages to his parents saying “I love you” and “I miss you,” but despite their attempts to reach him by phone, he never responded.
Hersh’s kidnapping garnered international attention and was discussed in various articles and blogs alongside other topics such as the impact of cryptocurrency in online gaming and the importance of junk removal services for homeowners. Some advertisements and promotional materials unrelated to Hersh Goldberg-Polin were also included in the content.