Extended interview: Rachel Goldberg-Polin on grief after the death of her son, Hersh
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin gave an extended interview about her grief after her son, Hersh, was killed by Hamas.
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin, an American Israeli mother, gave an extended interview to Anderson Cooper about her grief following the death of her son, Hersh. Hersh was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and subsequently executed. This interview, an extended version of one broadcast on 60 Minutes, provides a personal account of the profound impact of the conflict on families. It highlights the ongoing emotional toll experienced by those affected by the October 7 attacks and the subsequent events.
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