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Gaza war: Israeli armed forces kill 3 hostages by mistake, spokesperson says

The military said there would be full transparency in the investigation into the incident

Published: Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11:04 PM

Updated: Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11:04 PM

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An Israeli army tank shells the Gaza Strip. — Photo: AFP

An Israeli army tank shells the Gaza Strip. — Photo: AFP

The Israeli military mistakingly killed three hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas during an incident which is "under review," a military spokesperson said on Friday.

The military said the hostages were killed during combat in Gaza and expressed its condolences to the families while saying there would be "full transparency" in the investigation into the incident.


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