Israel killed "through a tragic mistake" three hostages held by Hamas during fighting in Shujaia in the center of the Strip . Military spokesman Daniel Hagari said this, explaining that the soldiers mistook them for suspects and shot.

Probably - he added - the three had either freed themselves or had remained unattended during the fighting.

“During fighting,” Hagari said, “an army unit mistakenly identified three Israelis as a threat. The unit opened fire in their direction and they were killed. Immediately - he added - a suspicion was created. Their bodies were transferred to Israel for recognition."

The victims were identified as Yotam Haim (who was kidnapped in Kfar Aza on October 7), Samer Talalka (kidnapped in Nir Am on October 7) and a third hostage whose name the family asked not to be disclosed.

Hagari said the army "takes full responsibility for the incident," noting that the incident occurred during heavy fighting in Shujaya in which soldiers fought against "many terrorists" and according to Kan public television, it was It is possible that after 70 days of captivity the three hostages were wearing clothing typical of the Palestinian population.

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