Hamas published a propaganda video showing Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday on their Telegram channel.
In the video, Goldberg-Polin notes that he was hanging out with friends at the Nova Music Festival when Hamas attacked the festival and kidnapped him and his friends, countering claims that Hamas leaders have made in the past that they did not target civilians.
Goldberg-Polin was seriously injured by a grenade during the Hamas assault on the Nova Music Festival and lost his left hand.
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Why isn't Hersh Goldberg-Polin a household name? The media & Biden administration treatment of American terror hostages has been utterly appalling. Their plight should end every single news broadcast & every single presidential statement.
@D3baterPonyPatriot2yrs2Y
This should be Biden's hostage crisis a la Carter and Iran.
It is interesting how things seem to come back full circle.
incredibly sad to see any human being go through this, I hope he will be back to his family as soon as possible, wish the family all the strength. You wudnt understand but it is possible to feel the pain of all sides, I’m a mother and all the kids are mine, no one deserves this.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are your thoughts on groups using graphic images or videos of hostages to promote their cause?
@9LSHG9P2yrs2Y
Using graphic images or videos of hostages for propaganda is morally wrong and exploits human suffering for political gain.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you feel if someone you knew was used in a propaganda video like Hersh Goldberg-Polin?
@9LSF8X32yrs2Y
I would take action and try my best to do something about it.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you think the use of violence against innocent people can ever be justified in political struggles?
@9LSF8G52yrs2Y
Properly understood, these sorts of ethics are highly restrictive: it's probably not justifiable for opponents of injustice to instigate violence. But if the defenders of an unjust government take the initiative, using violence as a means of deterring protest, that is a different matter.
A terrible mix of horror and relief for his family I imagine. A sign of life and to hear his voice must be agony and ecstasy. I send them all my love and strength.
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