Gaza
Former Israeli army chief says Israeli bombs killed hostages in Gaza
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Former Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi said Israeli bombing killed hostages held in Gaza, according to Middle East Eye. Approximately 87 hostages died in captivity or were taken there after already being dead, Halevi stated during a situational assessment.
The remarks represent a rare acknowledgment from a senior Israeli military figure that Israeli military operations resulted in hostage deaths during the conflict in Gaza.
