️BREAKING: Haaretz Investigation reveals that Israeli Soldiers Fired Indiscriminately at Aid Workers in Rafah for 3.5 Minutes — Including Point-Blank Range
An internal IDF investigation has revealed that soldiers from the Golani reconnaissance unit opened fire indiscriminately on a humanitarian aid convoy in Rafah for three and a half minutes, even at close range, despite the workers’ attempts to identify themselves. Soldiers reloaded multiple times, and 15 aid workers were killed.
➤ The soldiers received a report of increased ambulance movement but no alert of any threat.
➤ The aid convoy was moving on a road that was authorized for humanitarian traffic and required no special coordination, contradicting earlier IDF claims.
➤ The deputy company commander unilaterally changed the mission and ordered the attack.
➤ Identification of the first vehicle as “Hamxs” was based on interrogation by a soldier who did not speak Arabic.
➤ The soldiers fired at a clearly marked UN vehicle shortly after, killing a UNRWA worker.
➤ After the killings, they attempted to hide the evidence by burying the bodies and crushing the ambulances.
➤ The incident forced the IDF to advance a planned surprise attack on Tel al-Sultan by two hours, fearing exposure.
The Chief of Staff dismissed the deputy commander and reprimanded the 14th Brigade commander for “negligence.”
➤ A total of three separate incidents were confirmed in which soldiers fired at ambulances or a UN vehicle, some against orders.
➤ The IDF’s initial statement denying indiscriminate fire was contradicted by internal drone footage and testimony.
➤ The official inquiry noted serious operational misconduct, including risk to IDF forces due to chaotic engagement and lack of coordination.
➤ Soldiers continued firing even after it was clear no threat existed and aid workers were yelling to identify themselves.
➤ 12 aid workers were killed during the second round of fire when the medical convoy approached the area to retrieve bodies.
The names of the 15 aid workers were published. The IDF later claimed six were affiliated with Hamxs but gave no details. Independent sources confirmed they were not members of the armed wing.
️BREAKING: New Legal Dossier Submitted on Paramedic Massacre by @ytirawi
➤ On 23 March 2025, Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian aid workers, including paramedics, UN staff, and rescue teams, and at least 10 civilians, including 5 children and 1 woman. Actual death toll may be higher.
➤ The PAL Commission on War Crimes submitted a detailed legal dossier titled “You identify anyone, you eliminate him” to the UN, Palestinian Red Crescent, and the ICJ South Africa Team.
Key Findings:
➤ Major Nikolai Ashrouv (IDF deputy commander) gave the initial order to fire on the aid workers, leading to an indiscriminate 3.5-minute shooting spree.
➤ Col. Tal ElKobi, commander of the 14th Brigade, ordered bodies buried and ambulances and UN vehicles crushed. Lt. Col. Asaf Shalem likely helped coordinate the operation.
➤ Eyewitnesses say 30–40 soldiers lay in ambush, and after five minutes of gunfire, executed the wounded at point-blank range. Victims showed no resistance and attempted to identify themselves.
➤ UN Staffer Kamal Shatout was killed by a tank shell from 87th Battalion. A bulldozer crushed his vehicle. Another UN staffer was seriously injured nearby.
➤ Units from Sayeret Golani were identified at the scene, including Company A’s sabotage team. Investigators identified some of their names and faces.
➤ Evidence shows systematic cover-up attempts, including hiding bodies and falsified reports. The IDF launched its Rafah operation earlier than planned after fearing exposure.
The Commission promises forthcoming legal actions targeting named Israeli officers and commanders for war crimes and extrajudicial executions.
Mike
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