Israel's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the death of Shani Louk, a young German-Israeli woman who was abducted by Hamas gunmen from a music festival in southern Israel. Louk's family had held out hope for her survival despite disturbing video footage showing her in the captivity of armed militants. However, the family has now been informed of her killing. Details of how Louk's body was found and identified have not been disclosed by Israeli officials. The festival, which took place near the Gaza Strip, was the scene of a massacre on October 7 perpetrated by Hamas. Over 260 people were killed, while others were taken hostage. Louk's body was seen on video apparently unconscious on the back of a Hamas truck after the attack. Louk's mother had sought the German government's support in helping free her daughter and expressed hope that she was still alive. The confirmation of Louk's death brings a tragic end to the ordeal her family has been enduring.