IDF Claims Hostages Carrying White Cloth Shot in Israel-Gaza Conflict
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Three Israeli hostages were mistakenly killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza while holding a white cloth, in violation of the rules of engagement, according to an Israeli military official. The incident occurred during the ongoing Israeli offensive against Hamas, which has resulted in the deaths of over 18,000 people and pushed hundreds of thousands from their homes. The case adds pressure on Israeli authorities to secure the release of remaining captives in Gaza, with families urging the government to reach a new truce. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military operations until the hostages are returned and Hamas is destroyed.
- Israel Gaza: Hostages were carrying white cloth when shot, IDF says BBC.com
- 'One of the most tragic incidents I've ever known': Gallant says he's responsible for hostages' deaths The Times of Israel
- Israel-Hamas War: Hostages Shot by Israel Had White Flag, Early Inquiry Finds The New York Times
- Israel Hostage Deaths: Netanyahu Faces Protests Over Killing of Captives Bloomberg
- Hamas terrorists do not wear uniforms, Israeli hostages could have been ‘misidentified’: Mark Regev Fox News
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