Hersh Goldberg-Polin
23 years old
Supernova / Gaza captivity
Hersh, 23, was a Jerusalemite who loved soccer, music and travel and dreamed of seeing the world. Born in California and raised in Jerusalem, he was known for his curiosity and wide-ranging interests. He attended Supernova with friends and became one of the best-known hostages as his parents tirelessly shared his story around the world.
Kidnapped alive from the Supernova area on October 7 and murdered in captivity; body recovered September 2024