Israel says, ‘breach of orders’ led to Gaza medics’ deaths, dismisses deputy commander

The Israeli army has concluded that the killing of 15 emergency responders in Gaza on March 23 was the results of an “operational misunderstanding” and a breach of orders, in keeping with the findings of an inner investigation launched Sunday.
The probe decided that troops believed they have been beneath risk from enemy forces on the time of the incident, however admitted to “a number of skilled failures, breaches of orders, and a failure to totally report the incident.” The military additionally introduced disciplinary measures, together with the dismissal of a discipline commander.
“The examination decided that the fireplace within the first two incidents resulted from an operational misunderstanding by the troops, who believed they confronted a tangible risk from enemy forces,” the assertion learn. “The third incident concerned a breach of orders throughout a fight setting.”
The deputy commander of the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion shall be faraway from his position for “offering an incomplete and inaccurate report through the debrief”. Regardless of this, army officers described him as “a extremely revered officer” who had returned from overseas to serve in Gaza after October 7.

The Commanding Officer of the 14th Brigade may even be formally reprimanded for his total accountability, as per the assertion.
The IDF expressed remorse over the deaths of civilians and stated protocols have now been clarified to stop comparable tragedies, stressing “heightened warning when working close to rescue forces and medical personnel, even in high-intensity fight zones.”

What occurred on March 23?

The incident came about within the Tal al-Sultan space of Rafah as emergency personnel responded to misery calls following Israeli airstrikes. Eight members of the Palestinian Crimson Crescent, six from Gaza Civil Defence, and a UN employee have been killed.
Initially, Israel claimed the convoy had approached “suspiciously” with no lights on. However video retrieved from a slain medic’s telephone, later verified by a surviving colleague, confirmed ambulances with headlights and emergency beacons flashing, AFP reported.
Gunfire erupted with out warning and lasted over 5 minutes. One paramedic was heard saying, “Forgive me, mom. That is the trail I selected, mom, to assist folks,” moments earlier than the footage ends.
A surviving medic stated he was crushed and interrogated. Our bodies have been later present in a mass grave, reportedly buried by IDF troopers, who claimed it was to clear the street and shield them from wild animals.