Four more hostages have died in Hamas custody; Israel says more than a third are dead
Four Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 and a paramedic who was killed after he “left his home to save lives” have been confirmed dead, the Israel Defense Forces said Monday.
The families of hostages Nadav Popplewell, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper and Haim Perry were informed that they are “no longer alive” and that Hamas has their remains, the IDF said.
“Our hearts go out to their families,” IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said. “We are sorry. We couldn’t save them in time.”
Hagari…