Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
Summary
The Israeli military has started criminal investigations into two separate incidents in Gaza: the killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and the deaths of 15 Palestinians, including rescue workers. These probes come after recordings and videos raised questions about the use of fire by Israeli forces during these incidents.Key Facts
- Hind Rajab, a 5-year-old Palestinian girl, was killed in Gaza in January 2024 when Israeli troops fired at a vehicle carrying her family.
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted for the first time that their soldiers fired on the vehicle after initially denying presence in the area.
- A criminal investigation was launched due to alleged failures in coordinating the movement of the Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance.
- Hind’s desperate calls for help were recorded during the attack, and her body was recovered 12 days later along with two paramedics sent to rescue her.
- The IDF also opened a criminal probe into the killing of 15 Gazans, including medics, in a March 2025 attack on rescue vehicles.
- Video evidence showed rescue teams with emergency lights being fired upon, contradicting earlier IDF claims that the vehicles were suspicious.
- The Israeli military said Hamas operatives were among those killed and reported bulldozing the bodies and vehicles at the site.
- United Nations and rescue workers were able to recover the bodies about a week after the attack.
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