Bernard Cowan's family say he lost his life 'during the surprise terrorist attack on Israel' - and tributes have also been paid to a 20-year-old from London who was serving with the Israeli Defence Forces.
Grieving families have paid tribute to British nationals 'murdered' in Israel after an unprecedented attack by Hamas. More than 10 Britons are feared dead or missing in the country, Sky News understands. The family of Bernard Cowan, who was originally from Glasgow, said in a statement: 'We are grieving the loss of our son and brother, who was horrifically murdered on Saturday during the surprise terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas.
It is understood the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is in contact with and assisting the families of several people in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Israeli forces are currently fighting Hamas in two locations inside Israel, after the country formally declared war on the militant group.
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