US EditionIsraeli probe into the killings of Palestinian medics finds ‘professional failures’
- An Israeli investigation found professional failures in the killings of 15 Palestinian medics by Israeli forces, leading to a deputy commander's dismissal.
- Cellphone videos contradicted Israel's initial claims that ambulances did not have emergency signals, illustrating they had flashing lights and visible logos.
- The investigation did not find evidence of execution, stating the deaths resulted from an operational misunderstanding and that some deceased were misidentified as militants.
- Israel has faced accusations from Palestinians and international groups of failing to adequately investigate military misconduct.
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Gaza Strip - Israel Acknowledges Errors in Fire at Rescue Forces
The Israeli army made mistakes after the fatal shootings in March on rescue forces in the Gaza Strip. After completing an investigation into the incident involving 15 deaths, the army declared that orders had been disregarded and that they had not been fully reported.
Israel admits killing of Gaza medics
The head of an Israeli military probe into the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza acknowledged on Sunday a "mistake" on the part of troops involved in the incident. The military also confirmed detaining one medic since the incident on March 23. The Israeli military probe into the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza on Sunday acknowledged operational failures and said a field commander would be dismissed. The medi…
Israel admits 'mistake' in strike that killed 15 Gaza medics
TEL AVIV: An Israeli military report on the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza admitted Sunday that mistakes led to their deaths and that a field commander would be dismissed. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
'Professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics
Palestinians mourn medics, who came under Israeli fire while on a rescue mission, after their bodies were recovered last month. Photo: Reuters The Israeli military says a review into last month's killing of emergency responders in Gaza has found there had been "several professional failures" and a commander will be dismissed over the incident.
Israel: mistakes made in the death of paramedics in Gaza
War violence is resounding in the Middle East. The Trump administration is targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen, the ceasefire in Gaza has collapsed and bombs are also falling in Lebanon. Meanwhile, some of the Israeli hostages are still being held by Hamas. Follow the latest developments in our live blog.
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