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IDF shots dead 3 Israeli hostages after "mistakenly" identifying them as threat

The IDF has confirmed that three Israeli hostages were mistakenly shot and killed during combat in Shejaiya on Friday. According to the army's statement, the troops had identified the hostages as a threat and opened fire, resulting in their deaths.

Published December 15,2023
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The Israeli army said its troops shot and killed three hostages on Friday after "mistakenly" identifying them as a threat.

"During combat in Shejaiya, the IDF (army) mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat. As a result, the troops fired toward them and they were killed," the army said in a statement, expressing "deep remorse over the tragic incident".