Michael Ejercito
2024-09-02 01:32:01 UTC
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CNN slammed for headline claiming American hostage in Israel 'has died'—
he was murdered by Palestinian terrorists
CNN claimed the terror victim had “died,” implying the 23-year-old had
passed away from natural causes.
CNN slammed for headline claiming American hostage in Israel 'has died'—
he was murdered by Palestinian terrorists
Image
Ari Hoffman
Seattle WA
Sep 1, 2024
3 minute read
Following the news of an American hostage having been found dead, killed
by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, liberal mainstream media outlet CNN
claimed the terror victim had “died,” implying 23-year-old Hersh
Goldberg-Polin had passed away from natural causes and omitting that he
was murdered.
The headline of the article written by Alex Stambaugh and Nectar Gan
originally read, “Israeli American Hostage Has Died.” Goldberg-Polin was
kidnapped and taken hostage by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7
massacre conducted against Israel by that Palestinian group.
After CNN was slammed on social media for the phrasing, the headline was
changed to “Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin Among Six Dead
Hostages Discovered in Gaza Tunnel.” However, the content of the article
was not updated. The article still opened by stating, “Hersh
Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, has
died, his family said Sunday, dealing fresh heartbreak to the families
of captives who fear time is running out for their loved ones seized by
the militants more than 10 months ago.”
The biased article also included casualty numbers from Hamas which have
been called out by the US and UN as inaccurate. CNN has regularly been
accused of bias against the Jewish state.
According to the Hostages Families Forum, Hersh was the son of Jon Polin
and Rachel Goldberg, and elder brother to two sisters. He was born in
the United States and immigrated with his family to Israel when he was 7.
On October 7, 2023, Hersh attended the NOVA music festival. When the
Hamas attack began, Hersh's arm was injured when terrorists threw
grenades into the shelter where he was hiding. Witnesses report that he
managed to apply a tourniquet to himself and he was last seen being
loaded into a truck by Palestinian terrorists. On April 24, Hamas
released a video of Hersh showing his hand had been amputated.
His body along with the bodies of five other hostages were found in a
terror tunnel under the Gazan city of Rafah. In March, President Joe
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had told Israel not to enter the
terrorist stronghold. Harris threatened “consequences” if the IDF
entered the city. Hersh’s parents addressed the August Democratic
National Convention in Chicago.
“Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will
keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the
remaining hostages," Biden vowed in a statement.
Vice President Kamala Harris added in her own statement, “Doug and my
prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh’s parents,
and with everyone who knew and loved Hersh. When I met with Jon and
Rachel earlier this year, I told them: You are not alone. That remains
true as they mourn this terrible loss. Americans and people around the
world will pray for Jon, Rachel, and their family and send them love and
strength. As is said in the Jewish tradition, may Hersh’s memory be a
blessing.”
Harris said during a campaign stop that she and Biden were "working
around the clock" to secure the release of the hostages. Biden had been
vacationing for the past few weeks on a beach in Delaware.
Hersh’s body was found together with the bodies of Eden Yerushalmi (24),
Carmel Gat (39) Almog Sarusi (26) Alex Lubnov (32), and Ori Danino (25)
who were all abducted during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.
Hours after the IDF located the bodies in Gaza, Hersh’s family issued a
statement early Sunday. “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.”
CNN slammed for headline claiming American hostage in Israel 'has died'—
he was murdered by Palestinian terrorists
CNN claimed the terror victim had “died,” implying the 23-year-old had
passed away from natural causes.
CNN slammed for headline claiming American hostage in Israel 'has died'—
he was murdered by Palestinian terrorists
Image
Ari Hoffman
Seattle WA
Sep 1, 2024
3 minute read
Following the news of an American hostage having been found dead, killed
by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, liberal mainstream media outlet CNN
claimed the terror victim had “died,” implying 23-year-old Hersh
Goldberg-Polin had passed away from natural causes and omitting that he
was murdered.
The headline of the article written by Alex Stambaugh and Nectar Gan
originally read, “Israeli American Hostage Has Died.” Goldberg-Polin was
kidnapped and taken hostage by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7
massacre conducted against Israel by that Palestinian group.
After CNN was slammed on social media for the phrasing, the headline was
changed to “Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin Among Six Dead
Hostages Discovered in Gaza Tunnel.” However, the content of the article
was not updated. The article still opened by stating, “Hersh
Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, has
died, his family said Sunday, dealing fresh heartbreak to the families
of captives who fear time is running out for their loved ones seized by
the militants more than 10 months ago.”
The biased article also included casualty numbers from Hamas which have
been called out by the US and UN as inaccurate. CNN has regularly been
accused of bias against the Jewish state.
According to the Hostages Families Forum, Hersh was the son of Jon Polin
and Rachel Goldberg, and elder brother to two sisters. He was born in
the United States and immigrated with his family to Israel when he was 7.
On October 7, 2023, Hersh attended the NOVA music festival. When the
Hamas attack began, Hersh's arm was injured when terrorists threw
grenades into the shelter where he was hiding. Witnesses report that he
managed to apply a tourniquet to himself and he was last seen being
loaded into a truck by Palestinian terrorists. On April 24, Hamas
released a video of Hersh showing his hand had been amputated.
His body along with the bodies of five other hostages were found in a
terror tunnel under the Gazan city of Rafah. In March, President Joe
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had told Israel not to enter the
terrorist stronghold. Harris threatened “consequences” if the IDF
entered the city. Hersh’s parents addressed the August Democratic
National Convention in Chicago.
“Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will
keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the
remaining hostages," Biden vowed in a statement.
Vice President Kamala Harris added in her own statement, “Doug and my
prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh’s parents,
and with everyone who knew and loved Hersh. When I met with Jon and
Rachel earlier this year, I told them: You are not alone. That remains
true as they mourn this terrible loss. Americans and people around the
world will pray for Jon, Rachel, and their family and send them love and
strength. As is said in the Jewish tradition, may Hersh’s memory be a
blessing.”
Harris said during a campaign stop that she and Biden were "working
around the clock" to secure the release of the hostages. Biden had been
vacationing for the past few weeks on a beach in Delaware.
Hersh’s body was found together with the bodies of Eden Yerushalmi (24),
Carmel Gat (39) Almog Sarusi (26) Alex Lubnov (32), and Ori Danino (25)
who were all abducted during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.
Hours after the IDF located the bodies in Gaza, Hersh’s family issued a
statement early Sunday. “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.”