The majority of hostages taken by Hamas terrorists are nonetheless alive, in keeping with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
“The majority of the hostages are alive. There were also dead bodies that were taken… to the Gaza Strip,” an IDF assertion mentioned.
More than 20 of these kidnapped by Hamas are kids, whereas between 10 and 20 of them are over the age of 60, in keeping with Israel.
The complete variety of hostages stays unclear, though it’s considered round 200.
Earlier in the present day, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak thanked Qatar for its assist in trying to safe the discharge of British nationals being held by the terrorist group. At least 9 British nationals have been killed within the attack, and an additional seven stay lacking.
Mr Sunak agreed with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, that the pair ought to maintain “in close contact” of their efforts to “end the torment of the victims and their families”.
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