Shani Louk, Abducted and Paraded by Hamas, Found Dead in Gaza

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Shani Louk, Abducted and Paraded by Hamas, Found Dead in Gaza
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Shani Louk, an Israeli-German woman who went missing after a Hamas attack at a music festival in Israel, has been confirmed dead by her mother. The Israeli military informed Ricarda Louk that a DNA sample from a skull fragment belonged to her daughter. Shani's body has not been found yet. The attack, which took place near the Gaza Strip, resulted in over 260 deaths and hostages being taken. A video circulated online showing the body of a young woman, believed to be Shani, being paraded through the streets. The family identified her from her dreadlocks and tattoos. The mother now believes her daughter was shot in the head during the attack.

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