"Utah Rabbi Confirms Utahn Killed in Hamas Attack, as Israel-Gaza Conflict Claims American Lives"

Lotan Abir, a 24-year-old Israeli who had recently relocated to Utah, was among the more than 1,000 people killed in a surprise attack by Hamas militants in Israel. Abir had completed military service in Israel and was working as a locksmith in Utah. He was attending a rave when he was killed. The attack has led to a declaration of war by Israeli leaders, and President Joe Biden confirmed that Americans are among the hostages being held by Hamas. The United States has pledged support for Israel, while the death toll in Gaza continues to rise.