Jewish Dems Statement on the Murder of Six Hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin

WASHINGTON – After IDF discovery of six hostages murdered by Hamas in Gaza, Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), released the following statement:

“We are devastated and outraged to learn that Hamas murdered six hostages in cold blood, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Our hearts break for all six families whose loved ones were ripped from them on October 7 and who waited nearly 11 months for their release, only to learn today that they will never be returned. 

“We met numerous times with the Goldberg-Polins and shared their hope and prayers that they would one day be reunited with Hersh. We joined them in advocating for his release and counted with them each day that Hersh was unjustly held in Gaza. Today, we honor Jon and Rachel’s courage, leadership, and commitment to the return of all the hostages, call on Hamas to release the remaining hostages and agree to a ceasefire, and for the Israeli government to do everything it can to ensure the release of all remaining hostages.

“Make no mistake – Hamas is responsible for the murders of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat, just as they are responsible for the murder, rape, and abduction of more than 1,500 on October 7, and justice must and will be served.”

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