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15 Palestinian Medics Killed: Calls for War Crime Inquiry

4/7/2025

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On March 23, a tragic incident unfolded in Rafah, Gaza, where Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics and emergency responders during a rescue mission. Autopsies indicated they were deliberately shot in the upper body. The Palestine Red Crescent is calling for an independent investigation, labeling the event a potential war crime and challenging Israel's assertions of targeting terrorists.

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On March 23, a tragic incident unfolded in Rafah, Gaza, where Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics and emergency responders during a rescue mission. Autopsies indicated they were deliberately shot in the upper body. The Palestine Red Crescent is calling for an independent investigation, labeling the event a potential war crime and challenging Israel's assertions of targeting terrorists.