Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC
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'Stay Strong, Survive': Gaza Hostage's Parents Speak Directly To Captive Son In DNC Speech
CHICAGO — In an address that brought some attendees of the Democratic National Convention to tears, the parents of one of the eight American citizens held hostage in Gaza addressed the gathering — and their absent son — on Wednesday evening.
Walz’s big night, influencers flexing clout, defining freedom. Takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention barreled into its third day Wednesday with a lineup headlined by former President Bill Clinton and the woman who may be most responsible for the party’s new presidential ticket — former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages’ release during Democratic convention
The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, pleading for the release of the dozens of people who continue to be held captive in Gaza.
Parents of Gaza Hostage Make Somber Plea for Middle East Peace
It was a remarkably somber moment inside the arena as Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg spoke of their son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a hostage in Gaza for more than 10 months — 320 days, as the tape on their shirts said.
5 recent gaffes by President Biden
President Biden’s cognitive performance is once again being thrust into the spotlight following a new report from The Wall Street Journal that the 81-year-old is showing signs of slowing down during private meetings.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas.
Hamas Releases Video Showing Well-Known Israeli-American Hostage
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.
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