Parents of American hostage in Gaza speak at DNC; receive standing ovation, call for cease-fire
Updated: 8:22 PM EDT Aug 21, 2024
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On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, introduced his constituents, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who has been held hostage in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023.
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Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.
It comes after Ronen and Orna Neutra, the parents of Omer Neutra, were given a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention last month.
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