Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

Mobile phone footage has surfaced, challenging Israel's explanation for a deadly incident on March 23. The video shows ambulances and a fire truck under fire, resulting in the deaths of 15 rescue workers.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) released the video. It was taken by a paramedic who was killed during the attack. The footage shows vehicles moving with headlights and emergency lights on before they were shot at.

Initially, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) denied that the vehicles had their lights activated. However, after seeing the new video, the IDF stated it would thoroughly investigate all claims about the incident.

A surviving paramedic told the BBC that the ambulances were clearly marked. He confirmed that both internal and external lights were on during the attack.

The latest video shows marked vehicles stopping at the road's edge with flashing lights. At least two emergency workers can be seen stepping out in reflective clothing.

The person filming has a cracked windscreen and records shooting lasting several minutes. He is believed to be one of the deceased paramedics.

This footage was found on his phone after he was recovered from a shallow grave a week later. Eight paramedics, six Gaza Civil Defence workers, and one UN employee were buried in sand along with their damaged vehicles.

International organizations took days to negotiate safe access to recover them. Israel claimed that Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants were killed but provided no evidence of any threat to its troops.

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar supported this account, stating that "the IDF did not randomly attack an ambulance."

The IDF promised an investigation after a surviving paramedic questioned their version of events. Paramedic Munther Abed emphasized that all lights were on until direct fire began.

He also denied any militant connections among his team members. "All crews are civilian," he said. "Our main duty is to offer ambulance services."

Dr. Younis Al-Khatib, President of PRCS, spoke at the United Nations about the video recording. He shared heartbreaking last words from one team member: "forgive me mum, I just wanted to help people."

He called for accountability and an independent investigation into what he termed an "atrocious crime." One paramedic remains unaccounted for following this tragic incident on March 23.