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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/21/us/politics/hersh-goldberg-polin-gaza-hostage.html
Parents of American-Israeli Hostage Address Democratic National Convention
(New York Times) Jennifer Medina - On Wednesday, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, one of eight U.S. citizens in captivity in Gaza, addressed the Democratic National Convention. The son of Jon and Rachel has been a hostage in Gaza for more than 10 months. Part of his left arm was blown off by a Hamas grenade as he was abducted on Oct. 7. Rachel described the more than 100 hostages still in Gaza. "They are Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists. They are from 23 different countries. The youngest hostage is a 1-year-old redheaded baby boy, and the oldest is an 86-year-old mustachioed grandfather." The crowd chanted, "Bring them home."