Overview

• The Israeli military announced on April 7 that it has ordered a more thorough investigation into the March 23 killing of 15 humanitarian workers in Rafah, Gaza.
• Video evidence contradicts Israeli claims, showing clearly marked ambulances with flashing lights, challenging the initial narrative of unmarked, suspicious vehicles.
• Autopsy results revealed that all victims were shot in the upper body, suggesting a deliberate intent to kill, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent (PRCS).
• Global leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and German officials, are urging an independent investigation and immediate restoration of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
• The incident is part of a broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with ongoing hostilities, a blockade, and mounting civilian casualties reported.