Israel-Hamas war: In a major development, Israel’s defence chiefs said they accepted responsibility for the “accidental” killing of three hostages attempting to escape captivity in Gaza on Saturday. The officials, however, underscored the soldiers who are fighting a battle against the Hamas terrorists in Gaza are facing difficulties but added they will ensure “no repeat of the tragic incident”. In a video statement, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi called the slayings “a difficult and painful event.”Israel-Hamas war: In a major development, Israel’s defence chiefs said they accepted responsibility for the “accidental” killing of three hostages attempting to escape captivity in Gaza on Saturday. The officials, however, underscored the soldiers who are fighting a battle against the Hamas terrorists in Gaza are facing difficulties but added they will ensure “no repeat of the tragic incident”. In a video statement, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi called the slayings “a difficult and painful event.”