Israel says more than a third of hostages are dead; 4 more confirmed dead in Hamas custody

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.

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 also announced the death of 35-year-old paramedic Dolev Yehud, who was killed Oct. 7.

"He left his home to save lives," Hagari said, adding that Yehud is survived by his pregnant wife and their three children. "He was murdered by Hamas."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/four-israeli-hostages-died-hamas-custody-rcna155231

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