Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin who was killed by Hamas, discussed her experience with grief and loss in an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes that aired Sunday.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, during the group's attack on Israel. He was later executed while in captivity. His mother became a prominent advocate for hostages during the months he was held captive.

In the interview with Anderson Cooper, Goldberg-Polin described grappling with intense grief following her son's death. She told CBS that she has come to view the constant pain of grief as a "badge of love" for her deceased son.

Goldberg-Polin also expressed feelings of failure regarding her son's fate, according to CBS reporting. The interview represents her public discussion of how she has been processing the loss and attempting to move forward with her life.

The extended version of the interview was made available by CBS, with the network noting it was condensed for the television broadcast. Goldberg-Polin's advocacy during the hostage crisis made her a recognizable figure in coverage of the October 7 aftermath and subsequent developments in the region.