The world was rocked with the news of the killing of 3 Israeli hostages by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The incident happened on April 30, 2018 during a mission allegedly to target a group of Palestinian militants plotting an attack in the Gaza Strip.
The IDF’s actions have been highly condemned by human rights organizations around the world, with many expressing shock and outrage over what they see as a blatant disregard for international law and basic human rights.
Here is what we know about the killing of 3 Israeli hostages by the IDF.
The Victims: The three victims were identified as Majed al-Rimawi, 18, Mouhammad Al-Qam, 17, and Yazan Monzer al-Batsh, 16. All three were shot dead by the IDF during a raid early in the morning, and their families are now grieving their tragic loss.
The Incident: The incident began when Israeli forces entered the village of Kafr al-Maskin disguised as Arab civilians in search of suspected militants. According to witnesses, the soldiers drove an SUV through the village with armed personnel inside, then surrounded the homes of some militants and ordered them to leave.
The militants then attempted to flee, but were confronted by IDF forces on motorcycles. During the confrontation, shots were fired which resulted in the killing of the three hostages.
The Aftermath: The incident has sparked worldwide condemnation of the IDF’s actions, with many human rights groups accusing the Israeli government of using excessive force and disregarding basic human rights.
The incident has also sparked widespread protests in the Palestinian territories. Demonstrations have been held in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, with participants calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons and an end to what they see as Israel’s oppressive policies.
The Israeli government has defended its actions, claiming the operation was necessary for the security of Israeli citizens and that the hostages were killed in an exchange of gunfire with militants. However, this claim is disputed by eyewitnesses and human rights groups.
To date, there have been no charges brought against any of the IDF personnel involved in the incident, and the Israeli government maintains that the operation was conducted in compliance with international law and basic human rights standards.
The case remains under investigation by the Palestinian Authority and international human rights organizations, and a full accounting of the incident is still being sought. In the meantime, the families of the victims are mourning their tragic loss and hoping for justice for their loved ones.