He added that the Israeli army will leave “no stone unturned in efforts to find the hostages.”
“Hamas just released a video of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Paulin, an American-Israeli youth, who was celebrating with friends at the Nova Music Festival when Hamas violently and brutally attacked and kidnapped him on October 7. Hamas has been holding Hersh in Gaza for more than 200 days. Hamas is still holding 133 hostages in Gaza for more than 200 days, in inhumane conditions,” Hagaru said in a video message.
He said that the IDF will continue to pursue Hamas throughout Gaza until the hostages are released, The Times of Israel reports.
“This is an urgent call to action. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to find our hostages. This video of psychological terrorism is not only a reminder of what Hamas did on October 7, but also how sick this terrorist group is, terrorizing hostages and their families,” an IDF spokesman said.
Pauline told Hersh’s parents, Rachel and John Goldberg, that he stood by them and that the military would do everything to bring the hostages home.
“Your strength continues to inspire us as we accomplish this critical mission,” he concluded.
The Palestinian militant movement Hamas released a video on Wednesday showing Hersh Goldberg-Paulin.
The undated short clip shows the 23-year-old missing a lower leg but otherwise appearing healthy.
In a video message, he said he suffered serious injuries during the Oct. 7 attack after he tried to use his body as a shield to protect himself and other frightened civilians, Reuters reports.
