Durbin Statement On Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Durbin Statement On Hersh Goldberg-Polin

CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American Israeli citizen with Chicago ties who was taken hostage during the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel:

"Hersh Goldberg-Polin was a young man with his entire life ahead of him when he attended a music festival on October 7. When Hamas viciously attacked the Nova music festival, Hersh was horribly injured attempting to help his fellow music festival attendees and subsequently taken hostage.

"I'm heartbroken and devastated to learn of Hersh's murder in captivity and will be keeping the entire Goldberg-Polin family in my thoughts, especially Hersh's parents, Jon and Rachel, during this unimaginable time. A ceasefire must be reached immediately that allows all remaining hostages to be released, humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza, and an elusive and neglected long-term vision for peace and stability to become a reality."

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