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Three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by the IDF yesterday were shirtless and holding up a makeshift white flag, an Israeli military official has said
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Sharing further updates, the IDF official said the hostages were killed in an area of intense combat where Hamas militants operate in civilian attire and use deception tactics.
A soldier saw the hostages emerging tens of metres from Israeli forces in the area of Shejaiya, he added.
“Immediately the battalion commander issues a ceasefire order, but again there’s another burst of fire towards the thirdfigure and he also dies,” said the official.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident an “unbearable tragedy” and vowed to continue “with a supreme effort to return all the hostages home safely”.
“Together with the entire people of Israel, I bow my head in deep sorrow and mourn the death of three of our dear sons who were kidnapped,” Mr Netanyahu said.
It said that “Yotam was a gifted musician and dedicated metal music fan who idolised the band Megadeth” while “Samer was an avid motorcyclist who loved to ride around the countryside and spend time with friends”.
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