The Israeli military stated that six hostages were likely shot dead by Hamas in February, shortly after an airstrike targeted their underground holding area in Gaza.
Israeli military officials indicated that, although they could not definitively confirm the manner of death, the situation raised concerns about the safety of remaining hostages in Gaza.
The bodies of the six hostages were discovered in August, showing signs of gunshot wounds, while nearby Hamas militants were found dead, apparently from asphyxiation caused by the airstrike.
The six deceased hostages were elderly individuals abducted during the Hamas-led attack in October, raising ethical and strategic questions about Israel's military actions regarding hostage retrieval.
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