Six hostages, including Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, found dead in Gaza

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American taken hostage in the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks, has died.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American taken hostage in the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks, is among six hostages whose bodies were recovered Saturday.

"With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh. The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time," a family representative said.

President Joe Biden said the bodies of Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages held by Hamas were recovered in a tunnel under Rafah.

"I am devastated and outraged," Biden said in the statement.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin in an undated family photo. Courtesy of the Goldberg-Polin FamilyThe Israel Defense Forces identified the hostages as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sgt. Ori Danino.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israeli-bodies-found-in-gaza-rcna169125

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