Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin among six hostages found dead in Gaza

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American taken hostage in the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks, is among six hostages whose bodies were recovered Saturday.

"With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh. The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time," a family representative said.

President Joe Biden said the bodies of Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages held by Hamas were recovered in a tunnel under Rafah.

"I am devastated and outraged," Biden said in the statement.

The Israel Defense Forces identified the hostages as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sgt. Ori Danino.

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It said the IDF and Shin Bet recovered the bodies from the tunnel and brought them back to Israeli territory. It said all had been taken hostage on Oct. 7 and murdered by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

"The IDF and ISA send their heartfelt condolences to the families," it said. "The IDF and Israeli security forces are operating with all means to bring home all the hostages as fast as possible."

Goldberg-Polin, 23, was among those taken hostage during the attack on the Supernova music festival in the Israeli desert,and lost his arm in a grenade blast.

His parents have been visible and outspoken advocates for bringing the hostages home, including an impassioned plea for his release during the Democratic National Convention

"They have been relentless and