JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel is in mourning over three hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli Defense Forces soldiers Friday.
The hostages had prepared to be rescued, spelling out a sign outside their building that read “Save Us Hostages” with leftover food.
They were also carrying a stick with a white cloth and were unarmed and shirtless. Yet they were mistaken for terrorists.
“It broke my heart, it broke the entire nation’s heart,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “And our hearts go out to the families at this tough hour. At this difficult time, it’s important for me to also send support to our warriors. They sacrifice their souls to achieve a crushing victory over our enemies and to return our abducted.”
In an address to the nation, Netanyahu said military pressure is necessary to free the hostages.
“We will learn the lessons, we will apply the lessons, and we will not let go of the military and political effort to bring all the hostages home,’ the prime minister pledged.
Israel is reportedly considering another temporary ceasefire to free more hostages. Hamas still holds more than 100 people taken captive on October 7th, more than two months ago.
On the war front,
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