resolve to ensure Hamas can no longer threaten Israel’s security and he also underscored “the importance of protecting Gaza’s civilians and accelerating humanitarian assistance.” Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, said Austin reiterated U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday to discuss Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and preparations for the stabilization phase that will follow major combat operations.Īir Force Maj. But he said “there was no malice in the event” and the soldiers acted “to the best of their understanding.” Herzi Halevi, said the soldiers had violated open-fire procedures because the hostages did not pose a threat. “After entire days of encountering explosives, watching your friends die, having RPGs fired at you, encountering terrorists wearing civilian clothes without a weapon, pulling you toward all kinds of explosives in the streets - in that situation, a soldier stood at a window with limited visibility.

“The fighting creates many complex and difficult situations,” army spokesperson Rear Adm. The army said that complex battle conditions, limited visibility and noise from nearby tanks that prevented troops from hearing their commanders’ instructions contributed to the fatal event. The commander issued an order to cease-fire, but another burst of gunfire killed the third man. Two men were killed immediately, while the third ran back into the building screaming for help in Hebrew. Announcing the results of its investigation, the army on Thursday confirmed initial reports that the men had emerged from the building shirtless and waving a white flag, apparently trying to signal they posed no threat.

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