The IDF completed Sunday a preliminary review of civilian deaths at a Gaza aid convoy last week, determining that the forces did not strike the convoy and that most Palestinians died in a stampede.
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"The IDF has concluded an initial review of the unfortunate incident where Gazan civilians were trampled to death and injured as they charged to the aid convoy," IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.
Video: IDF review of Gaza aid convoy deaths finds most killed in stampede / Credit: X/@IDF
The review, he said, which gathered information from commanders and forces in the field, determined that no strike was carried out toward the aid convoy.
"The majority of Palestinians were killed or injured as a result of the stampede," Hagari said. "Following the warning shots fired to disperse the stampede and after our forces had started retreating, several looters approached our forces and posed an immediate threat to them. According to the initial review, the soldiers responded toward several individuals."
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