In the case of the accidental shooting of three Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military revealed that the hostages were flying a "white flag" and fully admitted responsibility for the shooting, saying that the shooting was contrary to military regulations. The families of the hostages and others have voiced their opposition to the government's continued military operations and called for the resumption of negotiations for their release.

I would like to report on the developments regarding Israel and Palestine on December 3, Japan time.

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  • Israeli military: 'The shooting was against regulations'

  • About 300 people attend the funeral of a hostage who was accidentally shot dead by Israeli forces

  • Israel Citizens Demonstrate in Tel Aviv to Appeal for Immediate Ceasefire

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  • Israeli military: 'The shooting was against regulations'

  • About 300 people attend the funeral of a hostage who was accidentally shot dead by Israeli forces

  • Israel Citizens Demonstrate in Tel Aviv to Appeal for Immediate Ceasefire

Israeli military: 'The shooting was against regulations'

The Israeli army continued its fierce attacks on the Gaza Strip on the 16th, and Reuters reported that 20 people were confirmed dead from airstrikes at a hospital in the southern city of Haneunis, and buildings where many people were evacuated were attacked and injured in northern Gaza City.

As fierce fighting continues, the Israeli army revealed on the 15th that it had accidentally shot and killed three Israeli hostages in the northeastern city of Shujaiyah, and the shock is spreading.

Chief of Staff Halebi, the top Israeli military official, released a video statement on the 3th, revealing that the soldiers opened fire despite the fact that the three men had taken off their shirts to show that they were not wearing bombs and had raised a white cloth as a "white flag" to show that they had no intention of resisting.

He said, "It is forbidden to attack a person who raises a white flag and shows his intention to surrender, and we will do everything to prevent recurrence," and fully admitted responsibility that the shooting was against military regulations.

More than 16 hostages are still being held in the Gaza Strip, and their families and others are protesting against the government's continued military operations and calling for the resumption of negotiations for the release of the hostages.

On the other hand, Hamas posted a video on social media on the 3th claiming that hostages had died one after another due to Israeli attacks, and it seems that it is aimed at pressuring the Israeli side to accept negotiations.

"Israeli Intelligence Director Meets Qatari Prime Minister" US Media

The Wall Street Journal, a leading American newspaper, reported on the 16th that the head of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad met with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister al-Mohammed, who mediated the negotiations on the cessation of hostilities and the release of the hostages, in the Nordic country of Norway. The head of the Mossad has also said that he plans to meet with Egyptian officials, who also acted as mediators, and it will be interesting to see if it will lead to the resumption of negotiations for a cessation of hostilities.

Civic groups appealing for the release of hostages hold a press conference "Present the best conditions in negotiations"

In response to the accidental shooting of three hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army, a civil society group calling for the release of the hostages held a press conference in Tel Aviv on the 3th.

Among them, Raz Benami, a former hostage who was released on the 16th of last month and whose husband is still being held hostage, said, "I had complained to the wartime cabinet that the attack would endanger the lives of the hostages, but unfortunately, I was right.

In addition, Ruby Heng, whose 29-year-old son is being held hostage, said, "We should present the best conditions in the negotiations to bring back the hostages alive.

About 300 people attend the funeral of a hostage who was accidentally shot dead by Israeli forces

The funeral of Samer Taralqa, who was 3 years old at the time, was held in southern Israel among the three hostages who were detained by Hamas in the Gaza Strip of Palestine and accidentally shot dead by the Israeli army.

At the funeral, the body was brought in with many people watching, and the attendees mourned the death of Mr. Taralka with their heads down.

According to Reuters, about 25 people attended the funeral.

Israel Citizens Demonstrate in Tel Aviv to Appeal for Immediate Ceasefire

As the military operation dragged on, citizens of Tel Aviv, Israel, held a demonstration in the center of the city on the night of the 16th, calling for a ceasefire as soon as possible.

Hundreds of protesters marched hundreds of meters from the city's square, holding placards with anti-war messages such as "We call for an immediate ceasefire."

And he raised his voice and said, "How long will the death toll continue to increase, negotiations are the only solution," and appealed to the Israeli government for a ceasefire.

An Israeli woman who was participating said, "I can't bear to see more innocent people sacrificed in the Gaza Strip and Israelis lose their lives."

Another male participant said, "There should be no more deaths on both sides, and it is necessary to cease fire and negotiate. However, Hamas must also be destroyed, so we cannot find a clear answer."

U.S. military "shot down 14 drones, flying from Houthi-controlled areas"

The U.S. Central Command announced that the U.S. Navy's missile destroyer "Kearney" deployed in the Red Sea shot down 16 drones in the early morning of the 14th local time.

There was no damage to vessels in the vicinity, and no injuries were reported.

The U.S. Central Command says that the drone came from an area controlled by the Houthi rebels in Yemen and is 'believed to be an attack drone.'

The Houthis have repeatedly attacked cargo ships in the Baburmandeb Strait, which connects to the Red Sea, and in the surrounding waters.

Amid a series of attacks, Swiss-based shipping giant MSC announced on the 16th that it had decided not to pass through the Suez Canal for the time being, avoiding the Red Sea in order to 'protect the lives and safety of the crew' in response to the attack on its ship.

French shipping giant CMA also announced a similar decision on the 16th.

This area connected to the Suez Canal is one of the world's major shipping routes, with about 10,1 ships passing through 7000% of the world's trade each year, and there are concerns that the impact will be magnified because it requires much longer routes, such as navigating southern Africa, to get around.