According to an official UK source, seventeen British nationals, including children, are believed to be either missing or dead after the Hamas attack on Israel last Saturday. This figure is higher than the previous estimate of “more than 10”. The death toll in Israel has now increased to 1,200. Israeli air strikes are responsible for over 900 deaths in Gaza.
Two deaths have been confirmed so far – Nathanel Young and Bernard Cowan. Young was a 20-year-old serving in the Israeli military, originally from JFS School in North London. Cowan grew up in Glasgow before settling in Israel with his wife and three children. The family of Daniel Darlington believe he is also among those killed. His sister posted on Instagram saying he was “killed at the Nir Oz kibbutz alongside a friend.”
Jake Marlowe, a former JFS pupil who worked as a security guard at the Supernova music festival, is among those reported missing; the festival saw militants storming the venue resulting in 260 deaths. The event took place at the Re’im kibbutz, approximately 3.7 miles (6km) from the Gaza barrier.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps spoke to BBC Breakfast on Wednesday and stated the UK is providing both moral and practical support to Israel. He has been in contact with ministers in the Israeli government and asked them to let the UK know what they need. The UK continues to engage in discussions with Israel about the situation.
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