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    Warnings of ‘no more time’ for hostages ahead of 100 days since Hamas attack

    by Ellie Ng Jan 14, 2024 4 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The sister of a UK national who remains hostage amid the conflict in the Middle East has warned “there is no more time” for those captured, and called for their release ahead of the 100th day since Hamas launched its attack on Israel.

    Ayelet Svatitzky told the PA news agency she is hopeful for the release of her brother, Nadav Popplewell, but is fearful of how long he can hold on.

    Mr Popplewell, 51, is one of two UK nationals who remain hostage – a figure announced by Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron on Tuesday.

    Mrs Svatitzky, 46, calling for the release of all hostages, as Monday marks 100 days since Hamas’ attack on October 7 – the day “her life froze”.

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