Hamas’s armed wing has said in a statement that Nadav Popplewell has died of wounds that he sustained in an Israeli air raid more than a month ago.

Earlier, we reported that the Qassam Brigades released an 11-second video showing Popplewell, saying it will publish more information soon.

• In the video, republished on social media and cited by Israeli news outlets, the 51-year-old is seen with a bruised eye confirming his name. Superimposed text in Arabic and Hebrew reads: “Time is running out. Your government is lying.”

Source: Al Jazeera

Captives’ families demand deal after Hamas’s latest video release

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Israel has released a statement calling on the Israeli government to strike a deal following the release of the 11-second video by Hamas’s armed wing showing captive Nadav Popplewell.

“Every sign of life received from the hostages held by Hamas is another cry of distress to the Israeli government and its leaders,” the families’ group said in its statement.

“We don’t have a moment to spare! You must strive to implement a deal that will bring them all back today.”

The video released earlier today was the third time in less than a month the Qassam Brigades posted footage of captives held in the Gaza Strip.

Source: Al Jazeera