In an unforeseen act of friendly fire, three Israeli hostages have tragically lost their lives due to an erroneous assault by their own military. The scene unfolded recently in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli ground operation was underway, mistaking the hostages for threats. The intensity of emotions running high, remorse is being deeply felt within the Israeli military ranks and an investigation is currently in progress.
The real battleground in this dire situation is the area of Shijaiyah in Gaza City, where heavy fighting between the Israeli troops and Hamas militants has been rampant. An undisclosed U.S.-Israel schedule for lowering the heat of this conflict is on the table, despite the understanding that this war will be an endurance test measured in months, not weeks.
