New Footage Contradicts IDF Account of Gaza Ambulance Attack

Attack on Emergency Workers

• 🚨 15 rescue workers in Gaza were killed in an attack by Israeli soldiers two weeks prior to this report.
• 📱 Newly released mobile phone footage has emerged, challenging the initial account provided by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Contradictory Evidence

• 💡 The IDF initially claimed the convoy of ambulances approached suspiciously and without lights.
• 🔦 However, the footage clearly shows the marked ambulances with headlights on and emergency lights flashing.
• 👨‍⚕️ The video was reportedly obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed in the attack, showing them wearing reflective clothing.

IDF's Shifting Account

• ⚠️ A military official admitted that soldiers were mistaken about the lights and the threat they perceived.
• ❓ Israel claimed militants were killed in the shooting but has not provided evidence or explained the alleged threat.
• 🕊️ The UN has referred to the site where the bodies and vehicles were found as a mass grave.

Calls for Accountability

• ⚖️ The changing narrative from the IDF is increasing pressure for an independent investigation.
• 📢 The footage is forcing Israel to provide answers and is adding to calls for accountability for the incident.
• 🙏 The paramedic filming the event was heard saying prayers, with his last words before being shot being, "Forgive me, Mom. I just wanted to help people. I wanted to save lives."