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Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza were holding white flag

IndiaTimes Saturday, 16 December 2023
Israeli forces in Gaza mistakenly killed three hostages who were holding up a white flag. The hostages were in an area of intense combat where Hamas militants operate and use deception tactics. The Israeli military fired upon the hostages, violating their own rules of engagement. The deaths of the hostages were called an "unbearable tragedy" by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and labeled a "tragic mistake" by the White House. Protests erupted in Tel Aviv in response to the incident.
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Israel’s military on Friday said they had mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during ground operations in Gaza. it happened in Shijaiyahm, Gaza City, where fierce battles against Hamas militants have taken place in recent days. The military say the hostages had been shirtless and holding...

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