The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has expressed outrage over the killing of eight Palestinian medics, six Civil Defence first responders, and a UN staff member by Israeli forces in southern Gaza earlier this month.
According to a UN official, the attack occurred on 23 March in the al-Hashashin area, near Rafah, as Israeli forces advanced.
Five ambulances, a fire truck, and a UN vehicle were hit while responding to the injured.
Fifteen bodies were later recovered from what was described as a devastating scene.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that a ninth medic remains missing and accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting humanitarian workers.
In response, the Israeli military claimed its troops opened fire on vehicles moving suspiciously without headlights or emergency signals.
It further stated that a Hamas operative and “eight other terrorists” were among those killed.
The incident has intensified concerns over the protection of medical and humanitarian workers in conflict zones, with international organizations demanding accountability.
By Newsroom
31st Mar, 2025
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