Young Israeli woman with Laois roots missing after Palestinian attack

A young woman whose mother is from Laois is reported missing after attacks in Israel by Palestinian militants Hamas.

The Irish Times has reported that Kim Damti, aged 22,  is among those unaccounted for after  attacks in southern Israel.

Ms Damti, an Irish and Israeli citizen, was at a rave near Gaza when as the attacks begin on Saturday.

The Irish Times reports that she was attempting to flee rocket attacks with a friend by car when rockets were being fired on Israel.

However, Hamas gunmen opened fire on the partygoers as they fled the scene. Others were captured by Hammas and taken into the Gaza Strip.

It's reported that Ms Damti’s mother, Jennifer (60), is from from Portlaoise.

“She’s just a brilliant kid. A happy kid trying to have fun. They shot them down like ducks. So many kids were slaughtered there,” her mother told The Irish Times.

Ms Damti is one of five siblings, all of whom were born in Israel. The family have holidayed in Ireland.