'A symbol of peace': Hersh's memory lives on one year after his killing in Hamas captivity

The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was murdered in captivity alongside five other hostages, has followed a unique path over the past two years, delivering speeches without pathos while aware of the impact their words have. Memorializing Hersh, his mother Rachel said, 'I know you're here, inside, even though I can't see you'

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's family gathered on Tuesday at the Scouts' Masada amphitheatre in Jerusalem's Valley of the Cross. Together with hundreds of his friends, fans of the Hapoel Jerusalem soccer team and members of the Hakahal synagogue focused on the immense longing for him, a year after his murder in Hamas captivity.

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