UK-Israel APPG publishes report on Hamas attack of 7th October 2023

The All Party Parliamentary Group on UK-Israel has published a report on the Hamas attack of 7th October 2023. The report was authored by esteemed historian Lord Robert of Belgravia.

As the report explains: “This report is driven by a single purpose: to chronicle the facts of 7 October with clarity and precision. By compiling survivor testimonies, eyewitness accounts, first responder narratives, and expert analyses, this project has sought to create an authoritative historical record. This report will serve as an enduring resource for governments, educators, and civil society, safeguarding the truth against denialism and distortion.

“By preserving these facts for posterity, the Commission seeks to honour the memory of those who died and ensure that the events of 7th October 2023 are never forgotten. It should also stand as a stark reminder of the cost of extremism.”

The report observes that more British citizens were killed on 7th October than in any foreign terror attack since 9/11.

The report also memorialises the eighteen British citizens murdered by Hamas:

Bernard Cowan
Nadav Popplewell
Roi Popplewell
Nathanel Young
Danny Darlington
Jake Marlowe
Aner Shapira
Dvorah ‘Debbie’ Abraham
Yonatan Rapoport
Lianne Clair Brisley [Sharabi]
Noiya Sharabi
Yahel Sharabi
Benjamin “Benji” Trakeniski
Yannai Hetzroni-Heller
Liel Hetzroni-Heller
Rotem Kalderon
Yosef Malachi Guedalia
Dor Hanan Shafir

May their memory be a blessing.

In addition, the British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari was released in a ceasefire deal in January 2025, after fifteen months in Hamas captivity.

The report further notes that several victims, though not British citizens, have strong ties to Britain.

Eli Sharabi is the husband and father of the deceased British-Israeli citizens, Lianne, 48, and Noiya, 16, and Yahel, 13, who were murdered by Hamas on 7th October. Eli was taken as a hostage into Gaza and was recently released in a ceasefire deal. Yossi Sharabi, Eli’s brother, was taken into captivity by Hamas and murdered.

Oded Lifshitz was taken hostage by Hamas along with his wife, Yocheved. Both were peace activists. While Yocheved was released in October 2023, Oded was kept in captivity by Hamas and murdered. His daughter, Sharone, is a British citizen residing in the UK.

Avinatan Or was taken hostage from the Nova Music Festival on 7th October, along with his girlfriend, Noa Argamani. His mother, Ditza, is British. Avinatan and Noa were separated and taken to Gaza by Hamas terrorists. Noa was rescued by Israeli soldiers. Avinatan remains in Hamas captivity.

Tsachi Idan, 50, was taken hostage from his home, where his daughter Maayan was murdered by Hamas. Tsachi was murdered in captivity. His cousin, who has long been working to raise awareness of the plight of the hostages, lives in the UK.