SACRAMENTO, CA., 9/1/24 – Gov. Gavin Newsom Sunday morning released a statement regarding Bay Area-born hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
“Jennifer and I join the Goldberg-Polin family and everyone grieving the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh,” the governor said in a statement the governor’s office said was in response to the news that Berkeley-born Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among hostages killed in Gaza.
The governor met with Goldberg-Polin’s family during the governor’s visit to Israel last year.
“Held captive under brutal conditions, Hersh’s story and the plight of other hostages was shared with the world through the brave and tireless advocacy of his family,” the governor said in the statement.
“We keep in our prayers all the victims and loved ones impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy,” the governor said.
Our family joins the Governor in grieving the loss of one of our own to the Hamas terrorists. Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Hersh and all the families who have lost loved ones in this horrible ordeal.
My heart is with you