Vigil held in New York

Thousands gathered at a vigil in New York City to mourn the six hostages, including American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose bodies were recently discovered in Gaza. The events, which drew around 2,000 to 7,000 attendees, were marked by emotional tributes as participants expressed grief and anger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the failure to secure their release. Many attendees felt a personal connection to the victims despite not knowing them, with sentiments shared about the bonds formed between families of hostages. The Israeli military confirmed the identities of the deceased hostages, prompting protests and calls for action in both New York and Tel Aviv. The gatherings also highlighted ongoing frustrations with the Israeli government regarding the fate of remaining hostages, underscoring the urgency for negotiations with Hamas. Attendees at these vigils have consistently called for immediate action to address the situation and prevent further loss of life.