Israel-Hamas battle: Household of British teen lacking after assault say she was murdered

A 16-year-old British woman reported lacking after the Hamas assault on Israel was murdered by the militant group, her household have mentioned.

Noiya Sharabi disappeared from Be’eri kibbutz after it was raided on 7 October.

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Her youthful sister, 13-year-old Yahel, additionally vanished and was confirmed to have died earlier this week.

Their mom, Lianne Sharabi, was additionally killed, whereas their father, Eli Sharabi, remains to be lacking.

Noiya’s demise was confirmed after her physique was formally recognized.

It brings the variety of Britons killed since Hamas launched its assault to no less than 10.

Among the opposite confirmed victims are photographer Danny Darlington and soldier Nathanel Young.

In whole, some 1,400 individuals have died in Israel because the Hamas incursion.

‘Potential’ for battle to escalate

The assault led Israel to launch strikes on Gaza, with dozens of Palestinians reported to have died in a single day as a probable floor offensive approaches.

Ahead of the transfer, the Israeli army has mentioned there are nonetheless 212 individuals being held hostage in Gaza.

US secretary of state Antony Blinken mentioned on Sunday he’s hopeful extra will quickly be launched, however warned he sees “potential” for the battle to escalate throughout the Middle East.

Beyond Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli troops have been locked in clashes on the northern border with Lebanon, the place Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants have been growing their assaults.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the group to not enter the battle, vowing a response that will be “devastating” for Lebanon.

There are additionally considerations concerning the doable position of Iran, an ally of Hezbollah.

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Meanwhile, the UN has mentioned lorries carrying help should proceed to be allowed into Gaza.

A second convoy of 19 vans reportedly entered on Sunday after 20 had been allowed by way of the Rafah crossing from Egypt yesterday, however the UN has mentioned no less than 100 a day are wanted to cowl pressing meals and medical wants.