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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage, Hersh Goldberg Polin, alive in Gaza. College students across the US protest, demanding divestment from Israel. Protests at Columbia University, Harvard, and more. Biden faces challenges navigating Israel-Hamas conflict. Encampments and arrests mark the demonstrations.

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In a significant event, a video was released by Hamas featuring Hersh Goldberg Polin, an Israeli-American hostage, criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli Defense Forces. Goldberg Polin was shown with a bandaged hand, highlighting an injury sustained during an event on October 7th. The video aimed to demonstrate the hostage's continued presence in Gaza and his dire living conditions. The hostage's mother, Rachel Goldberg Polin, was listed on the Time100 list. Protests erupted in various US universities, with students at Brown University, Harvard University, Columbia University, and UC Berkeley setting up Palestinian solidarity encampments in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The protests led to closures, suspensions, student arrests, and clashes on campus. Despite harsh criticism, Hamas's actions are considered a propaganda attempt. Additionally, students joined together in pro-Palestinian seder events across different cities, demonstrating their support for the Palestinian cause. The events at various campuses drew attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, eliciting divergent views and passionate responses from both sides. This situation attracted international media coverage, indicating the significance and impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on a global scale and shedding light on the complex political dynamics surrounding the issue.

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Virality Score 6.3

Change in Rank +9

Thread Age 16 days

Number of Articles 111

Political Leaning

Left 41.9%

Center 32.3%

Right 25.8%

Regional Coverage

US 78.1%

Non-US 21.9%

Recent Coverage

Hamas video shows Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin alive

The Sydney Morning Herald - 10 days ago - Goldberg-Polin, 23, was clearly speaking under duress, and his claim that 70 hostages had died could not be independently verified.

Who Is Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Israeli-American Hostage Seen Alive In Hamas Video

Forbes - 10 days ago - A well-known Israeli-American taken hostage by Hamas has been seen alive for the first time since his disappearance on Oct. 7.

U.S.-Israeli hostage appears to be alive in new Hamas video

Washington Post - 10 days ago - The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin said in a statement that watching the video was “overwhelming,” but they were relieved to see that he may still be alive.

Harvard Students Set Up Encampment, Joining Other College Protests Of War in Gaza

The Huffington Post - 10 days ago - Despite Harvard restricting access to Harvard Yard, students still set up an encampment to protest Israeli military action against Palestinians.

IDF Spokesperson Hagari: 'Until Hamas releases our hostages, no stone will be left unturned'

The Jerusalem Post - 10 days ago - IDF Spokesperson responds to Hamas' propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage, promises relentless pursuit until hostages are released, expressing solidarity with families.

Mike Rowe raises important question about Ivy League schools as 'thugs and bullies' protest Israel: 'Truly lost its mind'

The Blaze - 10 days ago - Mike Rowe has no patience for the anti-Semitic craziness taking place at Ivy League schools.Columbia University became ground zero for anti-Semitism last week when students set up the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment." Anti-Israel protests, which are threatening the safety of Jewish students, have since ...

Hamas issues video showing Israeli-American hostage Goldberg-Polin

channelnewsasiacom - 10 days ago - JERUSALEM: The Palestinian militant group Hamas published a video on Wednesday apparently showing Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American seized during Hamas's Oct 7 attack on Israel and taken into Gaza

Biden meets with released four-year-old hostage Abigail Idan

The Jerusalem Post - 10 days ago - US President Joe Biden met with released four-year-old Israeli-American hostage Abigail Idan on Wednesday, US

'You Should Be Ashamed': Israeli Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin Rips Netanyahu, IDF In Hamas Video

Hindustan Times - 10 days ago - The Palestinian group Hamas released a new video showing an Israeli hostage. The video shows a hostage named Hersh Goldberg-Polin lashing out at the Israeli PM and government. "Benjamin Netanyahu should be ashamed of himself," said Goldberg-Polin in the video. He claimed that bombings by the Israeli Air Force had killed 70 captives in the Gaza Strip. 23-year-old Israeli-American was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023.

Student protesters launch ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Brown University

Boston Globe - 10 days ago - The protesters are calling on the University divest from companies that support Israel and drop charges against the 41 students who were arrested after a pro-Palestine sit-in in December.

Pro-Palestine Campus Encampments at Columbia, NYU, and More See Protests, Arrests Over Israel Divestment

Teen Vogue - 10 days ago - Over 20 schools have began or continued Gaza solidarity encampments in the last week, despite campus repression and national scrutiny.

Hamas publishes propaganda video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin in proof he is alive

Hindustan Times - 10 days ago - Hamas published a propaganda video of Israeli-American dual citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, making it the first time he was seen following the October 7 attack | World News

Israeli-American Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin Seen Alive in New Hamas Video

Time - 10 days ago - Hamas released a video on Wednesday appearing to show that Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin is alive.

In Hamas video, US-Israeli hostage says living in Gaza ‘hell’

straitstimescom - 10 days ago - He identifies himself as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, abducted from the Nova music festival during Hamas' Oct 7 attack on Israel.

Hamas releases video of injured Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

CBS News - 10 days ago - A video released by Hamas' military wing appears to show U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin delivering a message under duress.

Hamas publishes propaganda video of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin missing his left arm in first sighting since Oct. 7

NY Post - 10 days ago - Hamas published a propaganda video of Israeli-American dual citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday, marking the first sign of life from the 23-year-old since he was abducted by the terror group …