Cell phone footage has emerged that seems to contradict Israel’s account of why troopers opened fireplace on a convoy of ambulances and a fireplace truck on March 23, killing 15 rescue staff.
The video was revealed by the Palestine Pink Crescent Society (PRCS), which stated it was obtained from the telephone of a paramedic who was killed.
It exhibits the autos transferring in darkness with headlights and emergency flashing lights switched on – earlier than coming below fireplace.
The Israel Protection Forces (IDF) preliminary assertion stated “a number of uncoordinated autos have been recognized advancing suspiciously towards IDF troops with out headlights or emergency indicators. IDF troops then opened fireplace on the suspected autos.”
A surviving paramedic beforehand advised the BBC that the ambulances have been clearly marked and had their inside and exterior lights on.
In response to the brand new video, the IDF advised the BBC: “All claims, together with the documentation circulating in regards to the incident, shall be completely and deeply examined to know the sequence of occasions and the dealing with of the scenario”.
