Gaza Crisis: 14 Rescuers Killed in Israeli Attack on Ambulances

The Palestinian Red Crescent has confirmed the recovery of 14 bodies, including emergency medical technicians (EMTs), civil defense personnel, and a UN agency employee, after an Israeli military strike on ambulances in Gaza.

Red Crescent Confirms Ambulance Attack Death Toll

Victims Identified:
8 EMTs from Palestine Red Crescent
5 Civil Defense Personnel
1 UN Agency Employee

Incident Date: March 23
Location: Tal Al Sultan, Rafah (Southern Gaza)

The attack took place days into Israel’s renewed offensive in Gaza following the resumption of airstrikes on March 18, ending a nearly two-month truce.

Israeli Military Confirms Troops Fired at Ambulances

The Israeli army admitted to firing at vehicles, claiming they targeted Hamas vehicles and killed several militants.
The military described some of the “suspicious vehicles” as ambulances and fire trucks.
No evidence was provided of the vehicles carrying armed fighters or posing an immediate threat.

The Red Crescent accused Israel of blocking search efforts for its crew, delaying recovery operations.

UN Condemns Gaza Attacks on Medical Teams

Tom Fletcher, head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, reported:

Hospitals bombed
Patients killed in their hospital beds
Ambulances attacked
First responders killed

Gaza Death Toll Rises Amid Renewed Bombardment

The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reports that since March 18, at least 921 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli airstrikes.

The attack on first responders and medical teams has raised global condemnation, with calls for independent investigations into potential violations of international humanitarian law.

Stay updated on Gaza’s latest developments as the humanitarian crisis unfolds.


Source :  Khaleejtimes