Israeli forces who killed three hostages mistook their cries of help for Hamas ambush, says probe
World | December 29, 2023 11:18 ISTEarlier this month, the IDF mistakenly identified three hostages as a threat and opened fire at them in northern Gaza's Shejaiya neighbourhood. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said that the military failed in its mission to rescue hostages and takes responsibility for the "grave event".