Israeli police officer thought to be captive in Gaza was killed on 7 October

Israeli police have announced on Wednesday that that an officer previously thought to be amongst the dozens of Israelis being held captive in Gaza was killed on the z October. 

Sergeant First Class Ran Guili, 24, served in the Yassam Special Patrol Unit in the Negev and Israeli authorities now believe his body is being held in Gaza. 

According to the announcement, a special committee – comprised of representatives from the Health Ministry, the intelligence services, the police, as well as the Religious Affairs Ministry and the Chief Rabbi's Office – determined that Guili was dead, based on the forensic evidence it was presented.