Bring Hersh Home: Why a Soccer Super-Fan Taken Hostage by Hamas Is Still a 'Ray of Hope' in Israel
Bring Hersh Home: Why a Soccer Super-Fan Taken Hostage by Hamas Is Still a 'Ray of Hope' in Israel  
Podcast: Pablo Torre Finds Out
Published On: Tue Dec 12 2023
Description: Hersh Goldberg-Polin was devoted to an Israeli football club fighting for peace. Supporters of its rival include far-right Israeli politicians like a national-security minister hellbent on war — and a racist mob. If you want help understanding the Israel-Hamas conflict, Hersh's abduction by terrorists is a window to the world. Correspondent Amos Barshad interviews his loved ones and finds a silver lining. (Read the companion article at The Lever) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R0IoouIfXNc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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