2 PM ET: Israeli military accidentally shoots and kills three hostages
Dec 15, 2023
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Israeli military accidentally shoots and kills three hostages in Gaza after mistaking them as a threat. The incident is discussed, including the IDF's review and transportation of victims' bodies to Israel for identification.
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Three Israeli hostages were mistakenly shot and killed by the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza.
The incident calls for a thorough investigation to prevent similar accidental killings in the future.
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Three Israeli hostages mistakenly shot and killed in Gaza
In a tragic incident, three Israeli hostages were mistakenly shot and killed in Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF spokesperson revealed that the men, identified as Yotam Haim, Samir Talalqah, and an unnamed third hostage, were mistakenly perceived as a threat. The IDF has initiated an immediate review of the incident. The bodies of the victims were transported to Israel for proper identification.
IDF acknowledges the mistaken identification of Israeli hostages
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledge that the three Israeli hostages who were shot and killed in Gaza were mistakenly identified as a potential threat. The IDF spokesperson expressed regret over the incident and confirmed that they are actively looking into the matter. Prompt action was taken by the IDF to transport the victims' bodies to Israel for identification purposes. This tragic event calls for a thorough investigation to prevent such accidental killings in the future.
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