Mother of Murdered American-Israeli Hostage Declares ‘Finally, You’re Free!’ as Thousands Gather for Funeral

Mourners gather in Jerusalem for the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Sept. 2, 2024. Photo: Taken by author

The mother of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin eulogized her son in front of thousands of mourners at his funeral in Jerusalem on Monday afternoon with the exclamation that he was finally set free.

“OK sweet boy, go now on your journey. I hope it’s as good as the trips you dreamed about,” Rachel Goldberg-Polin said, addressing her deceased 23-year-old son, an avid traveler.