IDF kills hostages who were waving white flag

Three Israeli hostages were mistakenly identified as a threat and killed by the Israel Defense Forces despite waving a white flag. The three men had been taken captive by Hamas on October 7 and were killed near intense fighting in the Gaza Strip. The IDF acknowledged the mistake and stated that their goal was to bring the hostages home safely. The incident has sparked protests in Israel and a communications blackout in Gaza. The death toll in the region has continued to rise, with over 18,700 Palestinians killed over the past two months. The ongoing crisis has forced civilians in Gaza to face shortages of food, water, and medicine. On Saturday, mourners held funeral prayers for a Palestinian journalist who was killed in an Israeli strike. The situation in the region remains tense, with international humanitarian organizations warning of a crisis.

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