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Hamas says guard who killed Israeli hostage acted 'in revenge' against group's instructions (www.reuters.com)

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CAIRO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - A Hamas guard who killed an Israeli hostage acted "in revenge" and against instructions after he heard news that his two children had been killed in an Israeli strike, a spokesperson for the group's armed wing said on Thursday.

"The (Hamas) soldier assigned as a guard acted in a retaliatory manner, against instructions, after he received information that his two children were martyred in one of the massacres conducted by the enemy," Abu Ubaida said on Telegram.

"The incident doesn't represent our ethics and the instructions of our religion in dealing with captives. We will reinforce the instructions," he added.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I think that Hamas fighters should listen to their superiors.

I don't think killing hostages is the right thing to do.

Have a hard time finding fault with this person for seeking revenge after hearing that his children were murdered.

So, the guard shouldn't have done this, but I can't say that I would do differently in his situation. If someone killed my child I would be looking for revenge as well.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I agree. But I don't think the person should be punished.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

What if they said they would "heavily reprimand him with a stern talking to." That's a kind of punishment, sort of.