Middle East

Israel Admits Mistakenly Killing Three Hostages in Gaza

‘DEEP SORROW’

28-year-old Yotam Haim, 22-year-old Samer Talalka, and a third unidentified hostage were accidentally shot dead by Israeli troops, an IDF spokesperson said.

Shannon Vavra
Shannon Vavra 

National Security Reporter

Yotam Haim and Samer Talalka
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Shannon Vavra

Shannon Vavra

National Security Reporter

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