ALBAWABA - the Israeli occupation military spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, announced that three Israeli citizens, who had been taken hostage by Hamas during operations in Gaza, were mistakenly killed due to friendly fire.
Expressing profound sorrow over the incident, Hagari took full responsibility for the misidentification and revealed that an investigation has been initiated.
Apologizing to the Israeli public for the loss of lives resulting from friendly fire, Hagari explained, "During the conflict in Shejaiya, the Israeli army mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as threats. Subsequently, our soldiers opened fire on them, leading to their unfortunate deaths." He expressed deep regret and acknowledged the gravity of the situation.
Israeli occupation military forces, engaged in operations in Gaza, mistakenly identified the hostages as "enemy combatants," leading to the fatal shooting, as disclosed by Hagari. The spokesperson assured that they are fully accountable for the unfortunate incident and underscored the commencement of an immediate inquiry.
Last week, the Israeli occupation military confirmed the failure of an operation aimed at rescuing captives held by Hamas in Gaza. The announcement also mentioned that two soldiers sustained severe injuries during the operation.
The tragic incident has prompted Israeli occupation authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mistaken identity and subsequent loss of lives. The Israeli public mourns the loss of fellow citizens, and questions arise about the complexity and challenges faced by military forces in high-risk conflict zones.
