German-Israeli Woman Kidnapped by Hamas at Music Festival Found Dead

A German-Israeli woman, Shani Nicole Louk, who was taken hostage by Hamas during a music festival in Gaza on October 7, has been confirmed dead by the Israeli government. Louk was one of many people seized by Hamas during an assault on Israeli military and civilian communities. The circumstances of her death are unclear, but her family believes she may have been shot in the head. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Hamas and called for accountability. Hamas has not commented on Louk's fate.