3 Israeli hostages killed by IDF troops in 'unbearable tragedy' identified
The Israel Defense Forces said they mistakenly killed three hostages who were carrying a stick with a white cloth during combat this week in Shejaiya, Gaza, in what the head of the military said was "against the rules of engagement." The three men killed have been identified as 28-year-old Yotam Haim; 26-year-old Alon Shamriz; and 22-year-old Samer Talalka. Haim, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza by the Hamas terrorist organization on Oct. 7, according to the IDF.