In a tragic incident, three Hamas hostages lost their lives as a result of an Israeli strike. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement acknowledging the deaths of the hostages, while emphasizing that they were not the intended targets of the strike.
The incident occurred when Israeli fighter jets carried out a strike in the Gaza Strip in response to multiple rocket attacks launched by Hamas militants. The strike was aimed at a Hamas military compound, but unfortunately, three hostages being held captive by Hamas were also killed in the attack. The IDF referred to their deaths as a “byproduct” of the strike and expressed regret over the loss of innocent lives.
The IDF stated that the hostages were Israeli civilians who had been captured by Hamas and held captive for several years. They were killed when the building they were being held in was hit during the strike. The IDF has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the hostages.
The deaths of the hostages have sparked outrage and condemnation from international human rights organizations, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident. The Palestinian Authority has also condemned the deaths, calling for accountability for those responsible.
The IDF has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased hostages and reiterated that the strike was targeting Hamas militants responsible for launching rockets at Israeli territory. The incident highlights the tragic consequences of conflict in the region and the importance of protecting innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
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