"Controversial Strikes: IDF Ambulance Convoy Attack Raises Questions"

Israel's military claimed to have targeted an ambulance used by a Hamas terrorist cell in Gaza City, resulting in at least 15 deaths and dozens of injuries. However, Palestinian health authorities and the Palestine Red Crescent Society stated that the ambulance was part of a convoy transporting wounded individuals from Gaza's north to the south. The strike occurred near Al-Shifa Hospital, and video footage showed chaotic scenes of bloodied victims. The International Committee of the Red Cross was informed about the convoy but was not involved. The Israel Defense Forces alleged that Hamas uses ambulances to transport fighters and weapons, while Hamas denied these claims. The Palestine Red Crescent Society expressed concern for the safety of healthcare workers and accused Israel of targeting hospitals. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack and called for a humanitarian cease-fire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a temporary pause in the offensive until hostages taken by Hamas are released. The conflict has resulted in a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with shortages of food, water, medicine, and fuel, and a high number of casualties and displacements.