Israeli probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics finds 'professional failures'

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Israeli probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics finds 'professional failures'toggle caption Abdel Kareem Hana/APJERUSALEM — An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it found "professional failures" and a deputy commander will be fired. Israel at first claimed that the medics' vehicles did not have emergency signals on when troops opened fire but later backtracked. The Israeli military investigation said the examination found "no evidence to support claims of execution or that any of the deceased were bound before or after the shooting." The statement on the findings concluded by saying that Israel's military "regrets the harm caused to uninvolved civilians." Har-Even said the Israeli military is currently investigating 421 incidents during the war, with 51 concluded and sent to the Military Advocate General.

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In a tragic incident, an Israeli investigation revealed "professional failures" leading to the deaths of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza. Initially, Israel contested that the ambulances lacked emergency signals, but cellphone video evidence contradicted this claim, showing flashing lights and logos as they responded to earlier fire. The deputy commander's misjudgment under poor visibility led to the shooting, with six victims later identified as Hamas members.