Consider This from NPR Israel's changing story of an attack on rescue workers
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Apr 23, 2025 
Aya Batrawi, an NPR correspondent based in Dubai, discusses a tragic incident where 15 rescue workers were killed by Israeli forces. She reveals how the initial military claims of 'suspicious' behavior were contradicted by later evidence, prompting an investigation. The podcast delves into the harrowing reality faced by emergency responders in conflict zones and critiques the Israeli military's admission of an 'operational misunderstanding.' Batrawi highlights the urgent need for accountability amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Paramedics Attacked While Rescuing
- In the early morning of March 23rd, Palestinian rescue workers, including paramedics, were attacked by Israeli troops while responding to emergency calls in southern Gaza.
- Despite clear emergency signals, the Israeli troops opened fire, killing 15 paramedics and rescue workers.
Video Contradicts Military Claims
- The Israeli military's initial claim that ambulances lacked lights was disproven by video evidence from a paramedic's phone.
- This video showed the emergency vehicles fully lit with flashing lights and sirens, challenging the military narrative.
Survivor Shares Trauma and Abuse
- Survivor Munzer Abed was detained and abused by Israeli troops after the attack, expressing deep trauma from the event.
- He shared personal suffering from nightmares and the death of his brother, another aid worker killed in the conflict.