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Israel-Gaza war live: protests in Tel Aviv after military admits accidental killing of three hostages in Gaza

Hundreds of people rally at Israel’s ministry of defence demanding immediate release of captives

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Welcome to our continuing live coverage of the Israel-Gaza war. My name is Adam Fulton and here’s a rundown on the latest news.

Israel has said its troops killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza after mistaking them for a threat, with the armed forces expressing “deep remorse” over a “tragic incident” that sparked protests in Tel Aviv.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the three hostages accidentally killed by Israeli forces, saying on X (formerly Twitter): “Together with the entire people of Israel, I bow my head in deep sorrow and mourn the fall of three of our dear sons who were kidnapped.”

Israel reopened an aid crossing into the Gaza Strip on Friday after earlier approving the “temporary measure”. Netanyahu’s office said after weeks of pressure that the aid would be allowed to be delivered directly to Gaza through its Kerem Shalom border crossing.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Hundreds of people rally at Israel’s ministry of defence demanding immediate release of captivesSee all our Israel-Gaza war coverageWelcome to our continuing live coverage of the Israel-Gaza war. My name is Adam Fulton and here’s a rundown on the latest news.Israel has said its troops killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza after mistaking them for a threat, with the armed forces expressing “deep remorse” over a “tragic incident” that sparked protests in Tel Aviv.Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the three hostages accidentally killed by Israeli forces, saying on X (formerly Twitter): “Together with the entire people of Israel, I bow my head in deep sorrow and mourn the fall of three of our dear sons who were kidnapped.”Israel reopened an aid crossing into the Gaza Strip on Friday after earlier approving the “temporary measure”. Netanyahu’s office said after weeks of pressure that the aid would be allowed to be delivered directly to Gaza through its Kerem Shalom border crossing. Continue reading…