Rachel Goldberg, mother of Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speaks during a rally for hostages marking 100 days since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, outside the Jerusalem Municipality on January 14, 2024. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Rachel Goldberg-Polin

Anderson Cooper paid heartfelt tribute to Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a hostage murdered by Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the profound loss and grief endured by his family.

He spoke about the roller coaster of emotions experienced by Hersh’s parents, who grappled with hope, despair, and the ultimate heartache of their son’s tragic fate.

Cooper’s tribute underscored the personal toll of the ongoing conflict and the resilience of those affected by such senseless violence.

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