‘Operational misunderstanding’ led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says

The Israeli military has said an “operational misunderstanding” led to the killing of 14 emergency workers in southern Gaza last month.
An inquiry into the incident by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) found a series of failings. It said the killing of a UN worker shortly afterwards was “a breach of orders during a combat setting”.
It added that the deputy commander of the unit involved has been dismissed “for providing an incomplete and inaccurate report during the debrief”.
Fourteen emergency workers and a UN worker were killed when a convoy of Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) ambulances, a UN car and a fire truck from Gaza’s Civil Defence came under fire near Rafah on 23 March.
In a statement, the IDF said its troops opened fire believing they were facing a threat from enemy forces.

Source: BBC | Language: English