Israel mourns three Gaza hostages mistakenly killed
3 years agoFamilies and supporters of hostages hostages held by Palestinian militants since the October 7 attack hold a portrait of Liri Albag (18), during a demonstration outside the Israeli ministry of defence in Tel Aviv on December 15, 2023, calling for an immediate deal or their release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. - The Israeli army said its troops shot and killed three Israeli hostages on December 15 in Shejaiya (a battleground neighbourhood of Gaza City), after "mistakenly" identifying them as a threat. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
Israel on Saturday mourned the deaths of three Gaza hostages killed when troops mistook them for a threat, with the military expressing remorse over a "tragic" incident that sparked protests in Tel Aviv.