Six Brits killed and 10 more feared dead after Hamas ‘pogrom’ as Sunak tells grieving families: ‘We stand with Israel’
AT least six British citizens have been killed in Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israel, Rishi Sunak said today.
The Prime Minister also confirmed a further ten Brits are missing and also feared dead as he insisted: “We stand with Israel”.
Hundreds were killed and dozens taken hostage when Hamas gunmen burst across the border on paragliders and motorbikes on October 7.
As families of some of those missing watched on, Mr Sunak told the Commons: “The attacks in Israel last weekend shocked the world.
“Over 1,400 people murdered one by one, over 3,500 wounded, almost 200 taken hostage.”
He went on: “The elderly, men, women, children, babes in arms, murdered, mutilated, burned alive.
“We should call it by its name: it was a pogrom.
“The families of some of the missing are in the public gallery today.
“We call for the immediate release of all hostages and I say to them: we stand with you. We stand with Israel.
“The murdered and the missing come from over 30 countries, including the United Kingdom.
“The terrible nature of these attacks means it is proving difficult to identify many of the deceased but with a heavy heart I can inform the House that at least six British citizens were killed.
“A further ten are missing, some of whom are feared to be among the dead.”
As it stands, four British citizens killed in Israel have been named.
Jake Marlowe, 26, was working as a security guard at a music festival when it was stormed by Hamas gunmen who turned it into a bloodbath.
The Nova music festival was the first target of Hamas terrorists as they paraglided across the border into Israel and unleashed terror on unsuspecting festival-goers on October 7.
The Londoner’s parents, Lisa and Michel, said they were “heartbroken” after receiving the “crushing news”.
It comes as…
- PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to ‘exterminate bloody monsters’ as troops surround Gaza
- Nearly 400,000 Israeli troops are gearing up for battle
- Gaza-Egypt border crossing set to reopen for ‘limited time’
- Israeli commandos spray Hamas terrorists with machine gun bullets during a high-speed sea battle
- Hamas commanders ‘are training boy soldiers’ to battle Israeli forces
- Biden warns it would be a mistake for Israel to occupy Gaza
- Fuel reserves at Gaza hospitals expected to last only around 24 more hours
Horrified rescuers found 260 bodies after Hamas terrorists cut the power and opened fire.
Only hours before the gunmen unleashed hell, Jake – who moved to Israel two years ago – had sent a text to his mum saying rockets were flying overhead and promised to keep in touch.
Scot Bernard Cowan, 57, was murdered by the terrorist group during the horror attacks.
And Corporal Nathanel Young, 20, who was serving in the Israeli Defence Forces, was confirmed dead on Saturday.
Daniel Darlington, 34, a UK photographer, was also killed while visiting the country.
His sister wrote on Instagram that he was “murdered by terrorists”.
Daniel and his German girlfriend, Carolin Bohlwere pictured laughing in a post on Instagram just three days before they disappeared during the brutal attack.
Friends of the Arsenal fan said his first instinct would have been to make sure everyone else was safe before he thought of himself.
Lifelong pal Daniel Aboudy, 26, said: “He is tough and heroic but caring and protective as well. He will always do everything he can to help everyone.”
Hamas militants also took captives during their bloody massacre – and the Israeli military says some 199 hostages are being held in Gaza.
It comes as the UK last week ordered rescue flights to bring Brits back.
Mr Sunak said today: “We’ve organised eight flights so far, bringing out over 500 people, with more flights leaving today.
“We are working with neighbouring countries on land evacuations for our citizens in Gaza and the West Bank.”