IDF soldiers mistakenly killed a 63-year-old Palestinian convert to Judaism, David Ben Avraham, near Elazar in the West Bank, suspecting him of being a security risk. The man, known as Saamach Zeitoun before his conversion, did not exhibit any threatening behavior, but soldiers became suspicious when he got off a bus near Jewish residences. After finding a kitchen knife in his bag, they shot him, despite no evidence of an attempted attack. The incident raises questions about the soldiers' actions and adds to a series of wrongful mistaken killings in the region.
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.
Three Israeli hostages, who were unarmed and had a makeshift white flag, were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops in Gaza. The Israeli military acknowledged that the killings violated its rules of engagement and expressed remorse. The incident has sparked widespread anguish and calls for a pause in the fighting to secure the release of more hostages.
Three Israeli hostages, who were mistakenly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, were holding a white flag, according to an initial inquiry. The incident occurred in an area of intense combat where Hamas militants operate in civilian attire and use deception tactics. A soldier perceived the hostages as a threat and opened fire, resulting in two immediate deaths and one wounded hostage who later died. The military official stated that this action was against their rules of engagement.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has admitted to mistakenly killing three Israeli hostages in Gaza, leading to grief and outrage. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed sorrow over the "unbearable tragedy," while the White House offered condolences to the families. Protests erupted in Tel Aviv, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is set to visit the Middle East to discuss future steps with Israeli military leaders after a cessation of high-intensity operations.
The Israeli army has admitted to mistakenly killing three captives held by Palestinian armed groups in Gaza during combat. The captives, who were identified as three young men abducted during a Hamas attack, were erroneously identified as a threat by Israeli troops. The army expressed condolences to the families and promised a transparent investigation. The incident occurred amid ongoing fierce battles between Israeli troops and Palestinian fighters in the area. Israel has been working to bring home all the hostages taken during the attack, with 110 already freed. The US and Israel are discussing a timetable for scaling back the offensive against Hamas, while Israeli air raids and shelling continue in Gaza.
The Israeli military mistakenly killed three hostages who were being held by Hamas in Gaza, in what appears to be a tragic error. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, and raises questions about the military's intelligence and targeting capabilities.
