The Israeli army has mistakenly killed three hostages held in Gaza after wrongly figuring out them as a risk.
The Israeli Defence Forces mentioned the victims, all three Israeli males of their 20s, have been killed throughout fight with Hamas militants.
The victims have been recognized as Samer Talalka, 22, Yotam Haim, 28, and Alon Shamriz, 26.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to as their deaths an “unbearable tragedy” and vowed to proceed “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 mentioned.
“My heart goes out to the grieving families in their difficult time.”
Separately, an Israeli strike killed a Palestinian journalist within the south of the Gaza Strip.
Hamas kidnapped greater than 240 folks of their assault on 7 October which triggered the battle. More than 100 hostages nonetheless stay captive, in accordance with Israeli authorities.
Demonstrations calling for the secure return of the hostages happen practically day-after-day in Israel – together with one on Friday, the place lots of of protesters blocked Tel Aviv’s major freeway.
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The victims: ‘Gifted musician, avid motorcyclist and devoted fan’
The three hostages have been killed within the Gaza City space of Shijaiyah, the place troops have been engaged in fierce preventing with Hamas militants.
An announcement by the IDF mentioned they’d “mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat. As a result, the troops fired toward them and they were killed”.
The army expressed “deep remorse” and mentioned it “began reviewing the incident immediately”.
The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum, which represents the households of hostages, expressed its condolences and paid tribute to the victims.
It mentioned that “Yotam was a gifted musician and dedicated metal music fan who idolised the band Megadeth” whereas “Samer was an avid motorcyclist who loved to ride around the countryside and spend time with friends”.
The discussion board added: “Alon’s family and friends described him as a lover of life and a dedicated basketball fan.”
Al Jazeera digital camera operator killed
In southern Gaza, al Jazeera mentioned an Israeli strike within the metropolis of Khan Younis had killed cameraman Samer Abu Dakka and wounded its chief correspondent in Gaza, Wael Dahdouh.
Mr Dahdouh, a veteran of protecting Israel-Gaza wars whose spouse and youngsters have been killed by an Israeli strike earlier within the present battle, was wounded by shrapnel in his proper arm.
Speaking from a hospital mattress, Mr Dahdouh advised the community that he managed to stroll to an ambulance.
But Mr Dakka lay bleeding within the faculty and died hours later.
Source: information.sky.com”