Israel recovers physique of British hostage Nadav Popplewell from Gaza
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Israel‘s military says it has recovered the body of British hostage Nadav Popplewell from Gaza, along with the bodies of five Israelis who have been held by Hamas since October 7.
Nadav, originally from Wakefield near Leeds, was confirmed dead in June following an Israeli operation in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
His body was recovered overnight from the city by the IDF, alongside Yagev Buchshtab, Alexander Dancyg, Avraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, and Haim Perry.
The operation was conducted under the command of the IDF’s 98th Division, and was carried out by the Paratroopers Brigade, ‘Yahalom’ Unit, and the 75th Battalion, along with Shin Bet forces.
In May, designated terror group Hamas released undated footage of the British man where he was visibly bruised. The video saw Popplewell state his name and age to the camera.
Nadav Popplewell (pictured), originally from Wakefield near Leeds, was confirmed dead in June following an Israeli operation in Khan Younis
Popplewell was taken captive alongside his mother Channah Peri, 79, from their home in Nirim during Hamas’ October 7 attack.
His older brother Roi Popplewell, 54, was shot and killed by terrorists behind his home on the kibbutz that same day.
Peri was released in November during the temporary ceasefire deal.
Hamas is still believed to be holding around 110 hostages captured in the October 7 attack. Israeli authorities estimate around a third of them are dead.
More to follow.
