Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of murdered Oct. 7 hostage, represents victims of terrorism at UN

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of murdered Gaza hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, represented Middle Eastern victims of terrorism at the United Nations on Friday for the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. She was the first Israeli to hold this role, previously given to Palestinians. In a recorded video, Goldberg-Polin shared the story of her son, Hersh, who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, lost an arm, and was murdered after 330 days. She stated, "My son was executed at close range and returned to me after 330 days." Her testimony highlighted the experiences of Israeli terror victims and concluded with a call for humanity to choose wisdom over destructive tendencies. Ambassador Danny Danon affirmed Israel's commitment to ensuring recognition for Israeli terror victims at the UN.