Report: IDF Kills Hostages with White Flag

Three Israeli hostages were killed by the Israeli military when they were mistakenly identified as a threat after emerging from a building with a white flag in an area of intense fighting in the Gaza Strip. The hostages were kidnapped by Hamas and were among the 240 people taken during an attack. The IDF acknowledged the mistake and said they were aiming to bring all the hostages home safely. One of the hostages, a journalist, was killed in an Israeli strike. More than 18,700 Palestinians have been killed since the war broke out, leading to a crisis for civilians in Gaza. The incident sparked protests in Israel with demonstrators calling for the immediate release of hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war would continue until Hamas is dismantled. Family members of the hostages spoke out, criticizing the Israeli government for not securing the release of the hostages and calling for a deal to be made. An investigation into the shooting of the hostages was announced, and the soldiers’ conduct was questioned. The U.S. Defense Secretary is heading to the Middle East to meet with Israeli leaders and discuss the conflict.

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