An Israeli military investigation into the deaths of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza revealed 'professional failures' by troops, resulting in the dismissal of a deputy commander. Initial claims by Israel that medics lacked emergency signals were debunked by cellphone video evidence showing ambulances with flashing lights. The investigation described the killings as an 'operational misunderstanding,' although U.N. and Red Crescent workers later retrieved the bodies from a mass grave over a week following the incident. The findings sparked outrage regarding the treatment of Palestinian medical personnel in conflict situations.
The Israeli military investigation claimed ambiguous behavior by the medics led to a misunderstanding, but video evidence contradicts the narrative of operational failures.
Following the investigation, it was concluded that ambulances were clearly marked and under threat, disputing Israel's claims prior to the inquiry.
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