Gov. Gavin Newsom Sunday morning released a statement regarding Bay Area-born hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. “Jennifer and I join the Goldberg-Polin family and everyone grieving the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh,” the governor said in a statement the governor’s office said was in response to the news that Berkeley-born Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among hostages killed in Gaza. Israel-Hamas War 20 hours ago Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin among 6 hostages found dead in Gaza Israel-Hamas War Jun 24 Parents of Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin say why they wanted video of abduction released The governor met with Goldberg-Polin’s family during the governor’s visit to Israel last year. “Held captive under brutal conditions, Hersh’s story and the plight of other hostages was shared with the world through the brave and tireless advocacy of his family,” the governor said in the statement. “We keep in our prayers all the victims and loved ones impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy,” the governor said. This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.