Bodies of kidnapped teens found near Hebron
The bodies of three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped and killed in June were found near the city of Hebron in the West Bank on Monday, the Israeli military said.
The teens, 16-year-olds Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel and 19-year-old Eyal Yifrach, were abducted from a hitchhiking stop in the West Bank on June 12. Their bodies were found in a field near the village of Halhul.
The Israeli military said that the teens were shot dead shortly after they were kidnapped. The military also said that it had arrested two suspects in connection with the case.
Hamas claims responsibility
The Islamic militant group Hamas has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping and murder of the three teens. Hamas said that the attack was in revenge for the Israeli military’s ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli government has condemned the attack and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
International outrage
The kidnapping and murder of the three teens has drawn international outrage. The United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations have all condemned the attack.
The UN Security Council has called for an independent investigation into the incident.
Ongoing tensions
The kidnapping and murder of the three teens has further escalated tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. The Israeli military has launched a series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip in response to the attack.
The Palestinian Authority has condemned the airstrikes and called for an end to the violence.
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