The NYT Investigation Into the Execution of Gaza Medics

An investigation by The New York Times revealed that paramedics and rescue workers killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on March 23 died primarily from gunshot wounds to the head or chest after multiple soldiers fired at them over the course of six minutes. The attack targeted ambulances and a fire truck from the Palestine Red Crescent Society and Civil Defense, killing 15 men—14 rescue workers and a UN employee.

Israel admitted to the attack, claiming without evidence that some victims were Hamas operatives. Witnesses, video footage, and audio recordings contradicted Israel’s initial claim that the vehicles were advancing suspiciously without lights, showing instead that they were clearly marked and stationary when fired upon.

Autopsies, conducted between April 1–5, found that most victims were shot multiple times, some at close range, while others had blast-related injuries. Several bodies were dismembered or decomposed, complicating further analysis. The incident has been widely condemned as a potential war crime.

Israel’s military has provided shifting explanations and says it is still investigating. A final forensic report is pending further review by international experts.

You can read the full article here. Or watch the visual investigation on YouTube.