IDF releases Palestinian medic month after deadly attack on ambulancesBy Middle East correspondent Matthew DoranTopic:Unrest, Conflict and War1h ago1 hours agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 6:58pmThere had previously been no news about Asaad Al-Nsasrah's whereabouts or condition. (Supplied: Palestinian Red Crescent Society)In short:Israel has released a Palestinian paramedic detained after IDF solders fired on a convoy of ambulance and emergency vehicles he was travelling.He was one of only two survivors of the attack, which Israel described as a result of operational failures.Israel has previously blamed "night visibility" for the attack on the convoy, which led to the deaths of 15 Palestinian emergency workers.abc.net.au/news/palestinian-medic-shooting-arrested-israeli-soldiers-released/105231702Link copiedShareShare articleA Palestinian paramedic arrested after he and his colleagues were attacked by Israeli forces in southern Gaza has been released after more than a month in detention.There were grave fears for Asaad Al-Nsasrah's wellbeing after the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said he was "forcibly abducted" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on March 23.There had been no news about his whereabouts or condition in the weeks since. But on Tuesday afternoon, local time, the PRCS revealed he had been freed.Asaad Al-Nsasrah is one of only two survivors of an Israeli military attack on a number of ambulances, a fire truck and a UN vehicle near Tel al-Sultan.Loading...Fifteen people were killed in the attack: eight PRCS paramedics, six members of Gaza's civil defence service and one UN staffer.It is not yet clear where Al-Nsasrah was held and under what circumstances.An internal IDF investigation found "poor night visibility" was a factor in troops wrongfully opening fire on the vehicles, despite video evidence clearly showing ambulances travelling with red flashing emergency lights on display.The video showed the paramedics and emergency responders rushing to the scene of an ambulance that had been run off the road and being met with a barrage of gunfire once they arrived.The operation to retrieve the remains of 15 Palestinian medics took a week, according to the United Nations. (Supplied: United Nations/OCHA)The bodies of the slain emergency workers were buried in a shallow grave alongside the wreckage of their crushed vehicles, which were uncovered a week later once the United Nations and PRCS could gain access to the site.The IDF has expressed regret about its soldiers targeting civilians, but insisted six Hamas fighters were killed in the attack.It has only named one, and has provided no evidence about the identities of the others.The PRCS has rejected the findings of the IDF inquiry, describing it as full of "lies" and contradictory statements.The organisation has demanded a totally independent international inquiry outside the IDF's chain of command.The only other survivor of the attack, paramedic Munther Abed, said he was dragged from the wreckage of his vehicle by Israeli forces and blindfolded before being interrogated by the IDF for 15 hours.Posted 1h ago1 hours agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 6:58pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesAustralia faces a 'lonelier' world with rules-based order crumblingTopic:National SecurityPhoto shows Two men wearing glasses and suits behind the backdrop of the world map.Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A graphic shows a defence tank and aircraft over a map of Australia.China takes back seat in vote, though risks shaping policyTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A man in a suit, Xi Jinping, waves at camera.There's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Peter DuttonFinal campaign dash as Albanese sweats on Dutton suburban fightbackTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese takes a selfie with the public on a street.Related storiesIsrael says killing of Palestinian medics the result of 'poor night visibility'Topic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows A woman cryingIsraeli military denies 'execution' as it launches probe into medic killingsTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows Three women cry outside as two of them embrace in an emotional hugRelated topicsIsraelOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesUnrest, Conflict and WarWorld PoliticsTop StoriesAustralia faces a 'lonelier' world with rules-based order crumblingTopic:National SecurityPhoto shows Two men wearing glasses and suits behind the backdrop of the world map.Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsChina takes back seat in vote, though risks shaping policyTopic:Foreign AffairsThere's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbFinal campaign dash as Albanese sweats on Dutton suburban fightbackTopic:ElectionsJust InA constellation of conservative groups has altered the campaign landscapeTopic:Elections6m ago6 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:04pmHolmes à Court fuels movement that denies he'll have seat at the tableTopic:Political Parties and Movements7m ago7 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:03pmWhy you should consider using AI if you've been avoiding itTopic:Explainer4m ago4 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:06pmFirst Nations leaders want politicians to combat 'deepening division' in Indigenous issues14m ago14 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 7:56pmMore Just InBack to top