Israeli army admits to Gaza strike after BBC Verify investigation
Summary
The Israeli military has admitted to carrying out an unreported strike in the al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza, which resulted in one death and 30 injuries. The admission came after BBC Verify investigated the incident, which the Israeli army attributed to technical and operational errors. The area hit was sheltering displaced Palestinians.Key Facts
- The Israeli military struck the al-Mawasi area in southern Gaza, killing one person and injuring 30.
- The attack was only revealed after an investigation by BBC Verify.
- The Israeli army said the strike was due to technical and operational mistakes.
- The area hit was home to displaced Palestinians living in temporary shelters.
- BBC Verify determined that the footage of the incident was not connected to another attack near a new aid distribution center in Rafah.
- The IDF has previously admitted to similar errors only four times since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023.
- The footage from the incident was filmed around 19:00 local time, according to BBC Verify and a local journalist.
- The strike's details have been part of a misunderstanding between the BBC and the White House, which the BBC has clarified.
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