"Israeli Government Faces Backlash for Mistakenly Killing Hostages in Gaza"

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"Israeli Government Faces Backlash for Mistakenly Killing Hostages in Gaza"
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Three Israeli hostages, who were kidnapped by Hamas at the start of the war, were mistakenly shot and killed by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops during combat in Gaza. The IDF spokesperson stated that the hostages were "mistakenly" identified as a threat. The incident has sparked anger and grief among Israelis. The IDF is conducting an investigation into the incident, and the Israeli government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. Protests have erupted in Tel Aviv calling for the release of the remaining hostages.

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