Hamas issues video showing Israeli-American hostage Goldberg-Polin
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00:00My name is Hirsch Goldberg-Polin.
00:03With only a slight shake in the voice, Hirsch Goldberg-Polin shows the camera his amputated
00:09hand before calling on the Israeli government to secure his release.
00:14It was a first sign of life from the young Israeli-American since his abduction on October
00:187th at the NOVA music festival.
00:22The video was sent by Hamas to his parents, who decided to make it public.
00:27Seeing a video of Hirsch today is overwhelming.
00:30We're relieved to see him alive, but we are also concerned about his health and well-being.
00:35And we're here today with a plea to all of the leaders of the parties who have been negotiating
00:40to date.
00:41Seize this moment and get a deal done.
00:45Shortly after the footage was published, protesters took to the streets of Jerusalem to demand
00:51the hostages return.
00:53Some of them clashed with police, and National Security Minister Itmar Ben-Gavir had to
00:58be escorted to his car, surrounded by an angry and emotional crowd.
01:07Despite mounting public frustration, Israeli authorities didn't appear to soften their
01:12stance and showed no sign they were willing to negotiate Goldberg-Polin's release.
01:19Until Hamas releases our hostages, the IDF will continue to pursue Hamas everywhere in
01:26Gaza.
01:27This is an urgent call for action.
01:30We will leave no stone unturned.
01:34Around 130 hostages are still being held by Hamas, including 30 who the Israeli military
01:40believe are no longer alive.