Jerusalem unveils Teddy Stadium mural honouring hostages Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin
The Jerusalem Municipality dedicated a mural at Teddy Stadium on 5 October honouring Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who became friends during 328 days in Hamas captivity despite supporting rival football clubs.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2The Jerusalem Municipality dedicated a mural at Teddy Stadium on 5 October honouring Jerusalem residents Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who became close friends during 328 days in Hamas captivity. The Media LineN “The Jerusalem Municipality dedicated a mural at Teddy Stadium on October 5, honoring Jerusalem residents Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin” Read at The Media Line ↗ The Jerusalem PostRC “dedicated a new “unity” mural at Teddy Stadium on Monday honoring Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Ori Danino” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ Mixed · 2Jerusalem-born artist Tomer Peretz created the mural, which shows the two men together at a packed Teddy Stadium; the Media Line says Peretz is a lifelong Beitar Jerusalem supporter. The Media LineN “Jerusalem-born artist Tomer Peretz, a lifelong Beitar Jerusalem supporter, created the mural” Read at The Media Line ↗ The Jerusalem PostRC “depicts Goldberg-Polin and Danino together at a packed Teddy Stadium” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ Mixed · 2Danino supported Beitar Jerusalem and Goldberg-Polin supported Hapoel Jerusalem. Danino grew up in a Haredi family in Ramot, while Goldberg-Polin was raised in an Anglo religious family in Talpiot. The Media LineN “Danino grew up in a Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) family in Ramot, while Goldberg-Polin was raised in an Anglo, religious family in Talpiot.” Read at The Media Line ↗ The Jerusalem PostRC “Danino was a devoted Beitar Jerusalem supporter, while Goldberg-Polin supported Hapoel Jerusalem.” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗
Mixed · 2The two were abducted separately in the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023 and were eventually held together in Gaza. Returned hostages have said they cared for one another during captivity. The Media LineN “Danino and Goldberg-Polin were abducted separately on October 7, 2023, and were eventually held together in Gaza.” Read at The Media Line ↗ The Jerusalem PostRC “According to testimony from hostages who later returned, the two developed an exceptionally close relationship” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ Mixed · 2After Goldberg-Polin's left arm was blown off, Danino reportedly argued with their captors, which according to the municipality led to treatment that saved his life at the time. The Media LineN “According to the municipality, Danino argued with their captors during the first days of captivity, resulting in Goldberg-Polin receiving treatment that saved his life at the time.” Read at The Media Line ↗ The Jerusalem PostRC “Danino reportedly argued with their captors and pushed them to provide him with medical treatment” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ Mixed · 2Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh's mother, said their bond transcended the divide between the rival teams, ending: "Two hearts. One city. Jerusalem. Together." The Media LineN ““At the end of the day, all there is, is love. Two hearts. One city. Jerusalem. Together.”” Read at The Media Line ↗ The Jerusalem PostRC ““They became symbols of love for the fans of each team, and they ended up bound together” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗
Mixed · 2The mural was dedicated under the leadership of Mayor Moshe Lion. The municipality says it will stay at the stadium permanently as a symbol of hope and brotherhood, showing the two men alive and laughing together. The Media LineN “The mural was dedicated under the leadership of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion and is intended to remain at Teddy Stadium” Read at The Media Line ↗ The Jerusalem PostRC “The artwork imagines an ending they were denied: Goldberg-Polin and Danino alive and laughing together in Teddy Stadium” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗
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Left0 outlets
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Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Short, factual dedication report centred on the municipality's event and the artist, with the friendship as a symbol of unity.
- Emphasis
- Artist's background, the two men's differing communities and clubs, the mayor's role.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not quote the mother's remarks about the city's diversity or the municipality's 'Only Beitar'/'Only Hapoel' slogan.
- Charged language
- “symbol of unity”
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“became a symbol of unity despite their support for rival football clubs” — The Media Line
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Frames the mural as a 'unity' tribute, with fuller quotes and municipality messaging on common ground among Jerusalemites of different views.
- Emphasis
- Rachel Goldberg-Polin's fuller remarks, the permanence of the mural, and the rival-fan message.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not name Mayor Moshe Lion or the artist's Beitar allegiance.
- Charged language
- “unity mural”“brought together in fire”
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“Jerusalemites with different opinions, identities and loyalties can still find common ground” — The Jerusalem Post
What every side reports
- The municipality dedicated the mural at Teddy Stadium on 5 October.
- Artist Tomer Peretz created it.
- Danino and Goldberg-Polin spent 328 days in Hamas captivity and supported rival clubs, Beitar and Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Rachel Goldberg-Polin spoke at the dedication.
Jerusalem Municipality organisation
Presents the mural as a permanent symbol of hope and brotherhood showing that people of different backgrounds can stand together.
“The municipality said the mural seeks to reflect the idea that people with different backgrounds, identities and worldviews can still stand together.” — The Jerusalem Post
Hersh Goldberg-Polin person
Remembered through his mother as bound to Danino by love that transcended team rivalry.
“said their relationship transcended the divisions represented by their rival teams.” — The Media Line
Ori Danino person
Remembered as a Beitar fan who argued with captors to secure treatment for Goldberg-Polin.
“Danino reportedly argued with their captors and pushed them to provide him with medical treatment” — The Jerusalem Post
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre1 article
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Jerusalem Unveils Teddy Stadium Mural Honoring Israeli Hostages Ori Danino, Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Sympathetic Straightforward account of the dedication presenting the friendship as a symbol of unity.
Right1 article
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Jerusalem unveils unity mural honoring Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Ori Danino at Teddy Stadium
Sympathetic Commemorative account stressing unity across Jerusalem's divides and the permanence of the tribute.
- 5 Oct 22:20 First The Media LineN Jerusalem Unveils Teddy Stadium Mural Honoring Israeli Hostages Ori Danino, Hersh Goldberg-Polin
- 6 Oct 07:24 +9h 4m The Jerusalem PostRC Jerusalem unveils unity mural honoring Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Ori Danino at Teddy Stadium
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