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A 23-year-old American-Israeli citizen sent out a chilling message to his parents hours before going missing from the rave party where Hamas terrorists launched their first attack and kidnapped its attendees.

Hersh Golberg-Polin, who had just celebrated his 23rd birthday this past week, was attending a music festival in the Negev desert region. He had left the US on Friday night for the rave. He had also recently completed his mandatory army service.

After texting his parents, “I love you” and “I’m sorry,” Golberg-Polin became unreachable.

“We just want him home and safe,” his father, Jonathon Polin told The Jerusalem Post, adding that if he could tell his son anything, he would say: “We love you. Come home to us.”

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The video went viral and purportedly showed Hamas militants raiding the party with the help of motorised paragliders. The clip further shows that the people were dancing, seemingly unaware that the country was under attack.

According to local media, around 260 bodies were found at the rave party site.

<h2>Wanted to visit India </h2>

During his service, Golberg-Polin drove tanks in the 7th Armored Brigade and later trained to become a medic, his father said, adding that his son thought it was “more interesting than driving a tank.”

After the end of his service, he decided to explore the world, attend music festivals, and watch the Hapoel Jerusalem soccer team.

Golberg-Polin worked both as a medic and a waiter and he was trying to save money to visit India as it had been a long-time dream of his, his father told The Jerusalem Post.

The Nature Party, near Kibbutz Re'im close to Gaza, was attended by thousands of people. It was the first target of the militant group that crossed into Israel on early Saturday.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-brutal-hamas-attack-israeli-rescue-service-retrieve-260-bodies-from-music-festival-644281">After brutal Hamas attack, 260 bodies retrieved from music fest</a>

As rocket fire exploded around, panicked partygoers tried to escape in any way they could.

<h2>Hamas takes over 100 Israeli hostages</h2>

According to media reports, more than 100 Israeli hostages are being held by Hamas fighters in Gaza, which includes high-ranking army officers.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-hamas-dupe-israel-into-a-false-sense-of-security-before-ongoing-devastating-attack-644424">Did Hamas dupe Israel into false sense of security before ongoing attack?</a> 
 
Chief deputy of Hamas' political bureau Mousa Abu Marzouk in an interview with Arabic news outlet al-Ghad TV&nbsp;said that the number of Israeli hostages "hasn't been counted yet but they are over a hundred."

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A 23-year-old American-Israeli citizen sent out a chilling message to his parents hours before going missing from the rave party where Hamas terrorists launched their first attack and kidnapped its attendees.

A 23-year-old American-Israeli citizen sent out a chilling message to his parents hours before going missing from the rave party where Hamas terrorists launched their first attack and kidnapped its attendees. Hersh Golberg-Polin, who had just celebrated his 23rd birthday this past week, was attending a music festival in the Negev desert region. He had left the US on Friday night for the rave. He had also recently completed his mandatory army service. After texting his parents, “I love you” and “I’m sorry,” Golberg-Polin became unreachable. “We just want him home and safe,” his father, Jonathon Polin told The Jerusalem Post, adding that if he could tell his son anything, he would say: “We love you. Come home to us.” This is Hersh Golberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American-Israeli who was at the desert music festival attacked by Hamas. His parents are anxiously searching for him. On Saturday morning they received 2 short messages from their son saying: “I love you” and “I’m sorry.” They haven't… pic.twitter.com/5OAZSU0ULD — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) October 8, 2023 × The video went viral and purportedly showed Hamas militants raiding the party with the help of motorised paragliders. The clip further shows that the people were dancing, seemingly unaware that the country was under attack. According to local media, around 260 bodies were found at the rave party site. Wanted to visit India During his service, Golberg-Polin drove tanks in the 7th Armored Brigade and later trained to become a medic, his father said, adding that his son thought it was “more interesting than driving a tank.” After the end of his service, he decided to explore the world, attend music festivals, and watch the Hapoel Jerusalem soccer team. Golberg-Polin worked both as a medic and a waiter and he was trying to save money to visit India as it had been a long-time dream of his, his father told The Jerusalem Post. The Nature Party, near Kibbutz Re'im close to Gaza, was attended by thousands of people. It was the first target of the militant group that crossed into Israel on early Saturday. Also read | After brutal Hamas attack, 260 bodies retrieved from music fest As rocket fire exploded around, panicked partygoers tried to escape in any way they could. Hamas takes over 100 Israeli hostages According to media reports, more than 100 Israeli hostages are being held by Hamas fighters in Gaza, which includes high-ranking army officers. Also read | Did Hamas dupe Israel into false sense of security before ongoing attack? Chief deputy of Hamas' political bureau Mousa Abu Marzouk in an interview with Arabic news outlet al-Ghad TV said that the number of Israeli hostages "hasn't been counted yet but they are over a hundred." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Germany debated on Sunday whether it should stop aid to Palestinians following the biggest attack on Israel in years by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, with the government saying it was reviewing the way it spent development funds in the region.

Development Minister Svenja Schulze of the ruling centre-left Social Democrats said the government had always been careful to check that the money was only used for peaceful ends.

"But these attacks on Israel mark a terrible fracture," she said. "We will now review our entire engagement for the Palestinian territories."

Germany would discuss with Israel how development projects in the region could best be served, and coordinate with international partners, said the minister.

Some German lawmakers, from the opposition conservatives in particular, called for an end to the aid.

"All of Europe, all 27 states, must now say: we need a new start and we will no longer finance terrorists," said Armin Laschet, chancellor candidate for the conservatives at the last federal election, calling for an end to EU cooperation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is based in the West Bank.

But pushback came from the opposition Left party and the Greens, junior partner in the federal coalition.

Hamas, and not all Palestinians, were responsible for the attack, said Gregor Gysi, a prominent member of the Left party.

The commissioner for humanitarian assistance Luise Amtsberg in the Greens-run foreign ministry said that the government did not finance the Palestinian Authority but rather people who were suffering.

"In 2023 the foreign ministry distributed 72 million euros of humanitarian aid in the Palestinian territories through international organisations and the United Nations," she said.

"These funds above all gave suffering people in the Palestinian territories access to food provisions and health care."

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Germany debated on Sunday whether it should stop aid to Palestinians following the biggest attack on Israel in years by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, with the government saying it was reviewing the way it spent development funds in the region.

Germany debated on Sunday whether it should stop aid to Palestinians following the biggest attack on Israel in years by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, with the government saying it was reviewing the way it spent development funds in the region. Development Minister Svenja Schulze of the ruling centre-left Social Democrats said the government had always been careful to check that the money was only used for peaceful ends. "But these attacks on Israel mark a terrible fracture," she said. "We will now review our entire engagement for the Palestinian territories." Germany would discuss with Israel how development projects in the region could best be served, and coordinate with international partners, said the minister. Some German lawmakers, from the opposition conservatives in particular, called for an end to the aid. "All of Europe, all 27 states, must now say: we need a new start and we will no longer finance terrorists," said Armin Laschet, chancellor candidate for the conservatives at the last federal election, calling for an end to EU cooperation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is based in the West Bank. But pushback came from the opposition Left party and the Greens, junior partner in the federal coalition. Hamas, and not all Palestinians, were responsible for the attack, said Gregor Gysi, a prominent member of the Left party. The commissioner for humanitarian assistance Luise Amtsberg in the Greens-run foreign ministry said that the government did not finance the Palestinian Authority but rather people who were suffering. "In 2023 the foreign ministry distributed 72 million euros of humanitarian aid in the Palestinian territories through international organisations and the United Nations," she said. "These funds above all gave suffering people in the Palestinian territories access to food provisions and health care." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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