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Hamas Releases Propaganda Video of Israeli-American Hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin

In a shocking turn of events, Hamas has released a propaganda video featuring Israeli-American dual citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was abducted during the October 7 attack on Israel. The video marks the first time Goldberg-Polin has been seen since the attack, where he was taken captive by Hamas terrorists.

In the video, Goldberg-Polin identifies himself as Israeli and reveals that he has been held captive for nearly 200 days. The footage shows him with a buzzed haircut and his left arm missing below the elbow, a result of injuries sustained during the attack on the Supernova music festival.

During the video, Goldberg-Polin criticizes the Israeli government, specifically Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, echoing sentiments expressed by other Israeli hostages in previous Hamas propaganda videos. He mentions government ministers dining with their families, possibly during the Jewish holiday of Passover, and urges his own family to stay strong.

The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum has called for urgent action to resolve the humanitarian crisis and secure the safe return of all hostages. They emphasize the need to bring home both the living hostages for rehabilitation and the deceased for a dignified burial.

Goldberg-Polin’s video has sparked renewed concern for his well-being and the urgency of finding a resolution to the ongoing hostage situation. The emotional plea from the hostages’ families serves as a stark reminder of the human toll of this conflict.