In a tragic turn of events, it has been reported that more than ten British citizens are feared dead or missing in Israel, as violence escalates between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. The news comes in the wake of the death of Corporal Nathanel Young, a 20-year-old Briton serving in the Israeli army, who lost his life in an attack by Hamas militants.
Israel has formally declared war on Hamas, leading to ongoing clashes between the two parties in two locations within Israel. The conflict has resulted in a devastating loss of life, with at least 700 people reported killed in Israel and 560 in Gaza, as Israel retaliated with airstrikes as part of the operation dubbed “Swords of Iron”.