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Hamas Announces Death of 51-Year-Old British-Israeli Hostage Nadav Popplewell

May 11, 2024, 01:06 PM

Hamas has announced the death of Nadav Popplewell, a 51-year-old British-Israeli hostage, claiming he succumbed to wounds from an Israeli airstrike over a month ago. This statement, made by Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Obaida, comes shortly after Hamas released a video showing Popplewell alive, which they claimed was proof of life. The situation has escalated tensions, with Hamas stating that the possibility of a truce in Gaza is entirely dependent on Israel's actions. The armed wing of Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, has been vocal about the incident, emphasizing the critical condition of the hostage leading to his death.