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Hamas Took Her Son

Oct 20, 2023
Rachel Goldberg shares her heart-wrenching story as the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, kidnapped by Hamas. She recounts the chaos of the attack, highlighting the emotional turmoil families face during this crisis. The podcast delves into the desperate search for missing loved ones and the grief that envelops affected families. Rachel emphasizes the human connections formed through shared sorrow and the urgent need for empathy amid the conflict. Her insights provide a poignant look at the personal impact of a complex tragedy.
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  • Hamas took two hundred hostages, including grandparents and children as young as nine months old, in one of the largest mass abductions in recent history, which has contributed to the deepening crisis in the Middle East and the looming ground invasion of Gaza.
  • During the attack, a Bedouin man showed immense bravery and humanity by trying to protect the young hostages in the bomb shelter, challenging the notion of an us-versus-them mentality and providing a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

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Mass Abduction: A Crisis in the Middle East

In a recent podcast episode, the New York Times explores a deepening crisis in the Middle East and the fate of the hostages taken by Hamas during a recent attack on Israel. One of the hostages, Hirsch Goldberg-Poland, attended a music festival in the southern part of Israel when the attack occurred. Rachel Goldberg, his mother, recounts the harrowing experience of not hearing from her son since the attack. Eyewitness accounts suggest that Hirsch showed bravery by throwing grenades back at the attackers. Unfortunately, Hirsch and his friend, Honor, were among the hostages taken by the terrorists. Despite the ongoing crisis and uncertainty, Rachel continues to make efforts to raise awareness and bring her son home.

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