Heart-Wrenching Farewell in Jerusalem for Slain Hostages

Thousands gathered in Jerusalem to mourn Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas-led gunmen. His death, alongside five fellow hostages, incited grief and protests. Goldberg-Polin's family, having tirelessly campaigned for hostages' release, faced a tragic end as autopsies confirmed close-range shootings.

Thousands flocked to the streets of Jerusalem on Monday to say goodbye to Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage whose death at the hands of Hamas-led militants has gripped the nation.

His body, along with five other hostages, was recovered by Israeli forces, sparking nationwide grief and fury. Goldberg-Polin's family, relentless in their advocacy since his abduction, faced devastation once autopsies revealed the hostages were executed before troops arrived.

The tragedy ignited protests with hundreds of thousands demonstrating, urging the government to act, as ceasefire talks in Gaza remained stalled.

(With inputs from agencies.)