The Palestine Red Crescent Society has stated that 15 medics and rescuers killed by Israeli forces in Gaza were shot in the upper body with 'intent to kill'. The killings occurred during an Israeli offensive in the Hamas-ruled territory and have sparked international condemnation. The Red Crescent is calling for an international probe into the killings, while the Israeli military has announced its own investigation. The UN human rights chief has stated that the shootings may constitute 'war crimes'.