Ex-Israeli army chief admits air strikes killed Gaza hostages

Former Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi publicly acknowledged that Israeli air strikes killed captives held by Palestinian groups in Gaza, stating that military pressure helped secure their release. Approximately 87 hostages died in captivity or were taken there after already dead. This marks a rare official admission of responsibility for hostage deaths, potentially affecting domestic and international perceptions of Israel's military conduct.

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