The United Nations said Israeli forces killed the people as they were trying to aid injured civilians, then buried them in a mass grave. Israel said nine of the 15 dead were Palestinian militants.According to The New York Times, the United Nations has accused Israeli forces of killing civilians who were attempting to aid injured individuals during a recent conflict in Gaza. The incident occurred when Israeli forces were advancing on the city of Rafah and an ambulance crew was attempting to evacuate wounded civilians. The ambulance and its crew were hit, and several more ambulances and a fire truck were sent to the scene to rescue them. However, after the initial reports, there was no further communication from the rescue team.
After five days of negotiations, the United Nations and Red Crescent were finally granted safe passage by the Israeli military to search for the missing individuals. The retrieval team discovered 15 dead bodies, most of which were found in a mass grave. The United Nations has stated that these individuals were killed by Israeli forces while they were trying to save lives. This is a rare accusation from the organization, as they typically refrain from assigning blame.
The Red Crescent, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the United Nations have all condemned the killings, stating that the victims were humanitarian workers who should never have been targeted. The Red Crescent has called the incident a war crime and is demanding accountability. The United Nations’ humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has also demanded answers and justice for the victims. The New York Times reports that the organizations are still working to retrieve the article content and are asking for readers’ patience while they verify access.
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