Who are the British victims of the Israel-Hamas war? The stories of those killed | World News

At least seven British nationals have been killed and nine are missing in Gaza since Hamas’s attack on Israel.

Among the dead are a teenager, a soldier, people visiting Israel on holiday and a music festival security guard.

This is what we know so far about those confirmed dead.

Lianne and Yahel Sharabi

Yahel, 13, disappeared from Be’eri kibbutz after it was raided. She was confirmed to be dead on 17 October.

Her mother, Lianne Sharabi, was killed in the attack on the kibbutz.

Yahel’s sister Noiya Sharabi, 16, and their father Eli Sharabi were also kidnapped and are still missing.

In a statement to the BBC, British relatives called Lianne the “light of our family’s life”.

“She had a wonderful, caring nature. She would help anyone in trouble – be it physical, emotional or financial, she would be there for them. She was funny, with a dry sense of humour,” they said.

They described Yahel as “a bundle of energy” who loved “riding her bike at breakneck speed around the kibbutz, playing football, singing and dancing to TikTok and YouTube with sister, Noiya, and, on occasions her British cousins”.

“We will never know what she could have become – a vet, an entertainer, a naturalist, maybe even the first Israeli woman in space.

“All we know is that there is a Yahel-shaped hole in our lives that can never be filled,” they said.

Danny Darlington

Photographer Danny Darlington was meant to leave for Tel Aviv the night before the attack “but decided to stay one more day to explore the kibbutz with his friend”, his sister Shelley Darlington wrote on Instagram.

It was “a decision that has irrevocably changed all our lives forever, and one that cost him his life”, she said.

She paid tribute to her “baby brother, Dan” who she said was “was murdered by terrorists on Saturday morning on our kibbutz, Nir Oz, alongside his beautiful friend Carolin”.

“Only days before he was riding his bike, laughing, taking photos of sunsets and enjoying life’s simple pleasures in our beautiful kibbutz,” she said.

“Our community has been destroyed… I am broken.”

Mr Darlington was originally from the UK but was living in Germany and on a visit to Israel.

Nathanel Young

Twenty-year-old Nathanel Young “helped save lives” before he was killed by Hamas militants, his brother Eliot told Sky News.

Corporal Young, from London, was serving as a soldier in the 13th Battalion of the Israeli Defence Forces.

Mr Young explained why his brother wanted to serve: “He always had strong Jewish pride. From a young age he has always wanted to play an important role in defending his country – it’s something he talked about a lot.”

He was a “happy, fun-loving, caring person”, he added.

“All that loving and caring that he had was definitely at its height on the day that he died.”

Corporal Young’s family said in a tribute: “Nathanel was full of life and the life of the party – he carried the nickname DJ on base and at Benji’s house, the lone soldier house that he lived at.

“He loved his family and friends and was loved by everyone. He loved music and was a talented DJ.

“Always willing to go to any lengths for his loved ones. An amazing uncle and brother. He was so happy and thriving in Israel. He loved the country.”

Corporal Young was a former pupil at JFS Jewish School in north London, a Jewish mixed comprehensive in Kenton.

According to local media, mourners at Corporal Young’s funeral in Jerusalem had to seek shelter after rockets were fired from Gaza.

Jake Marlowe

Jake Marlowe, 26, also studied at JFS and was working as a security guard at the Supernova music festival in Israel when it was attacked by Hamas militants.

His parents, Lisa and Michael Marlowe, said: “We are heartbroken to have to inform you the crushing news that our son Jake has been confirmed dead in southern Israel.”

They also said repatriation plans were being put in place, adding: “Please respect our privacy at this most devastating time.”

Bernard Cowan

The family of Bernard Cowan, who was originally from Glasgow, said: “We are grieving the loss of our son and brother, who was horrifically murdered on Saturday during the surprise terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas.

“We ask for privacy at this time while we process this huge loss to our family, both at home and in Israel, and to the Jewish community in Glasgow where he will be sorely missed.”