The United Nations has accused Israeli forces of killing 15 rescue workers in Gaza while they were attempting to assist injured civilians, leading to calls for accountability.
U.N. Alleges Israeli Forces Killed Humanitarian Workers During Gaza Operations
U.N. Alleges Israeli Forces Killed Humanitarian Workers During Gaza Operations
In a stunning claim, the U.N. reports the deaths of 15 humanitarian workers in Gaza, asserting they were killed by Israeli fire as they attempted to aid civilians.
April 1, 2025, 12:23 p.m. ET – In the early hours of last Sunday, as Israeli forces advanced toward the southern city of Rafah, an ambulance crew was dispatched to evacuate civilians caught in Israeli shelling. Tragically, the ambulance was struck en route, injuring its crew. Several additional ambulances and a fire truck responded to assist, alongside a U.N. vehicle, consisting of a total of 17 responders.
After days of uncertainty due to inability to access the area, a coordinated effort by the U.N. and the Palestine Red Crescent led to clearance from Israeli military forces to search for the missing personnel. Upon retrieval, 15 bodies were found, with most buried in a mass grave.
On Monday, the U.N. issued a rare condemnation, asserting that these individuals were killed by Israeli forces. U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called for answers and justice, emphasizing that they "were killed while trying to save lives." The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent echoed these sentiments, labeling the killings a war crime and demanding accountability for those responsible.
The incidents underline the escalating tensions and the dire situation for humanitarian workers in conflict zones, raising concerns over their protection amid ongoing violence.
After days of uncertainty due to inability to access the area, a coordinated effort by the U.N. and the Palestine Red Crescent led to clearance from Israeli military forces to search for the missing personnel. Upon retrieval, 15 bodies were found, with most buried in a mass grave.
On Monday, the U.N. issued a rare condemnation, asserting that these individuals were killed by Israeli forces. U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called for answers and justice, emphasizing that they "were killed while trying to save lives." The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent echoed these sentiments, labeling the killings a war crime and demanding accountability for those responsible.
The incidents underline the escalating tensions and the dire situation for humanitarian workers in conflict zones, raising concerns over their protection amid ongoing violence.
