Summary
A report from Forensic Architecture and Earshot revealed that Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at Palestinian emergency vehicles in Gaza, killing 15 aid workers. The investigation indicates that it was a planned ambush, not a chaotic battlefield situation, and the victims included paramedics and a UN staff member.
Key Facts
- Israeli soldiers fired more than 900 bullets at clearly marked emergency vehicles in Gaza.
- The incident occurred on March 23, 2025, in the Tal as-Sultan neighborhood.
- Fifteen aid workers were killed, including paramedics, firefighters, and a UN staff member.
- The Israeli military initially said the vehicles were "uncoordinated" but later admitted a "professional error."
- Forensic analysis shows there was no return fire and describes the attack as a coordinated ambush.
- Investigators used audio analysis to determine gunshots and their sources.
- The attack lasted over two hours, with soldiers firing from an elevated sandbank.
- The report challenges Israeli claims of a chaotic combat zone, suggesting a deliberate attack on aid workers.
