IDF fire results in the death of three Israeli hostages

This photo combo shows three hostages who had been abducted from Israeli communities near the Gaza border, from left, Alon Shamriz, Samer Al-Talalka and Yotam Haim. Credit: Courtesy of the Shamriz, Al-Talalka and Haim families via AP/AAP Image

An IDF operating in Shijaiyah came across three figures and opened fire, but only later realised they were hostages that either ran away or were deserted by Hamas. Prof Rafi Mann reports to SBS Hebrew.

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