Israeli Military’s Hostage Killing Raises Questions About War Strategy
Dec. 17, 2023 11:30 am ETTEL AVIV—The death of three Israeli hostages in Gaza shot and killed by Israel’s own military Friday in a case of mistaken identity has sparked fresh anger among the families of captives kidnapped by Hamas and renewed questions about the conduct of the war.That is translating into growing political pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strike a deal to get back the hostages, scores of whom are believed to still be held by Hamas—whose members snatched them during an Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel that authorities say left more than 1,200 dead.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8