Shani Louk identified in disturbing Hamas assault

Shani Louk, a German-Israeli tattoo artist, has been identified as a victim of the Hamas music festival attack near Kibbutz Urim, Israel.

Shani Louk, a young tattoo artist of German-Israeli descent, has been identified as one of the victims of the disturbing attack carried out by Hamas terrorists.

The attack occurred during an outdoor music event near Kibbutz Urim, Israel, and has left the world in shock and outrage.

Shani Louk was among the hundreds of attendees at the outdoor music event when Hamas targeted the gathering.

German citizen Shani Louk is reported to be the woman who was paraded by Hamas on the back of a pick-up truck. Picture: Instagram

As the perpetrators paraded her lifeless body through the streets, disturbing footage of the violence quickly spread online.

Already shaken by the distressing images, family members were confronted with an even more harrowing sight as they unmistakably identified Shani in the video.

Her cousin, Tom Weintraub Louk, stated, “We knew she was at the party. She didn’t answer our calls.”

The mother of Shani Louk, the woman whose body was seen on video in the back of a pick-up truck driven by Palestinian terrorists to Gaza, released a statement earlier today.

She confirmed she had seen her daughter on the video & asked the public for help with more information pic.twitter.com/LDcPsjGHP8

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 8, 2023

Another cousin spotted the footage of Shani online, her dreadlocks and tattoos making her identifiable amid the chaos.

At present, Shani Louk’s condition and whereabouts remain unknown.

Her family, however, has not given up hope and is seeking information about her wellbeing.

Shani’s mother, Ricarda, a German citizen, pleaded for help in a video obtained by German news outlet Bild, saying, “I ask you to send us any help or any news. Thank you very much.”

The attack on the music event has led to international outrage.

The attack by Hamas on Israel. Pictures: AFP

Israel has already initiated retaliatory strikes in the Gaza Strip in response to this tragedy, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to enact “mighty vengeance for this wicked day.”

As the world awaits further updates on Shani Louk’s condition and the unfolding events surrounding the attack by Hamas on Israel, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for peace and stability in the region.