Hostages Mistakenly Killed in Gaza

According to a statement released by the Israeli military on Friday, three hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were tragically killed by friendly fire. The incident occurred during combat operations in the Shejaiya neighborhood, a densely populated area where intense fighting has been taking place.

The Israeli military explained that their troops mistakenly identified the three hostages as a threat and opened fire. Tragically, the hostages were killed as a result. The bodies of the victims have been returned to Israel and their identities have been confirmed.

This is a developing story and further updates will be provided.