Notorious Israeli General Linked to Rafah Paramedic Massacre, Report
Gaza (Quds News Network)- A notorious Israeli general has been involved in the horrifying massacre in which Israelis kilked 15 Palestinian medics in Rafah, according to a new report by The Guardian. The report cites a senior military intelligence source familiar with recent Israeli operations in southern Gaza.
The crime was committed on March 23, when Israeli troops from the Golani Brigade opened fire on two ambulance convoys. The soldiers later buried the victims as well as the vehicles in a mass grave, which was uncovered by a UN team six days later.
The general in question, Brig. Gen. Yehuda Vach, reportedly led the division overseeing the operation. Israeli soldiers have previously revealed that Vach showed “contempt for human life” and declared that “there are no innocents in Gaza.”
Eyewitnesses and autopsy reports confirm that many victims had been shot at close range and found with bound limbs. Israel disputes these findings and claims the ambulances approached without emergency lights, triggering suspicion. A video obtained from a cell phone of one of the victims proves that the Israeli claim is wrong.
The attack involved Golani troops and possibly Unit 504, a military intelligence division known for using torture in interrogation. The Israeli army declined to confirm Unit 504’s presence.
The sole survivor, Red Crescent volunteer Munther Abed, said heavily armed troops pulled him from the ambulance after it was hit with continuous gunfire. He described being stripped, bound, and beaten during interrogation.
Israel later backtracked on its initial account after video evidence showed the ambulances were clearly marked. Israel claimed links between some medics and Hamas but offered no proof. None of the victims were armed.
Eight Red Crescent staff, six Gaza civil defense workers, and one UNRWA employee died in the attack. One Red Crescent worker remains missing.
The massacre has sparked calls for accountability. The Palestinian Red Crescent has demanded an international investigation. Human rights groups pointed out to the Israeli military’s culture of impunity.
In 2023, less than 1% of complaints against Israeli forces in Palestinian territories led to convictions, according to the U.S. State Department. Over the course of the war, hundreds of aid and medical workers
A notorious Israeli general has been linked to the killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Rafah, according to a new report by The Guardian. The report cites a senior military intelligence source familiar with recent Israeli operations in southern Gaza.
The incident occurred on March 23, when Israeli troops from the Golani Brigade opened fire on two ambulance convoys. The soldiers later buried the victims in a mass grave, which was uncovered by a UN team six days later.
The general in question, Brig. Gen. Yehuda Vach, reportedly led the division overseeing the operation. Vach has been previously accused by Israeli soldiers of showing “contempt for human life” and declaring that “there are no innocents in Gaza.”
Eyewitnesses and autopsy reports claim many victims had been shot at close range and found with bound limbs. Israel disputes these findings and claims the ambulances approached without emergency lights, triggering suspicion.
The attack involved Golani troops and possibly Unit 504, a military intelligence division known for its harsh interrogation tactics. The Israeli army declined to confirm Unit 504’s presence.
The sole survivor, Red Crescent volunteer Munther Abed, said heavily armed troops pulled him from the ambulance after it was hit with continuous gunfire. He described being stripped, bound, and beaten during interrogation.
Israel later backtracked on its initial account after video evidence showed the ambulances were clearly marked. Despite claiming links between some medics and Hamas, the IDF offered no proof. None of the victims were armed.
Eight Red Crescent staff, six Gaza civil defense workers, and one UNRWA employee died in the attack. One Red Crescent worker remains missing.
The massacre has sparked calls for accountability. The Palestinian Red Crescent has demanded an international investigation. Human rights groups accuse the Israeli military of a culture of impunity.
In 2023, less than 1% of complaints against Israeli forces in Palestinian territories led to convictions, according to the U.S. State Department. Over the course of the genocide, hundreds of aid and medical workers have been killed by Israel in Gaza.
