Duckworth Statement on the Brutal Killing of Hersh Goldberg-Polin by Hamas

Duckworth Statement on the Brutal Killing of Hersh Goldberg-Polin by Hamas

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statement in response to confirmation the bodies of six Israeli hostages killed by Hamas were recovered, including Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin:

"My heart is broken by this gut-wrenching news. My deepest condolences are with Hersh's family and friends, including those throughout the Chicagoland area, and his parents, Rachel and Jon, who have been staunch advocates for the hostages and their families-their bravery, strength and steadfast love for their son has been awe-inspiring.

"The capture and subsequent killing of hostages by Hamas is unconscionable and unacceptable. Full stop. It is imperative for a permanent ceasefire to be negotiated and upheld by all parties that releases the remaining hostages, and I will keep doing everything I can to push for a deal.

"May Hersh's memory be a blessing."