Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab
TEL AVIV: The Israeli military on Wednesday admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024, saying it had ordered a criminal investigation into the killing which drew international outrage.
On January 29, 2024, five-year-old Hind Rajab tragically lost her life when Israeli troops fired on her family's car in Gaza. The Israeli military has now admitted to the incident, ordering a criminal investigation into the deaths of the five passengers, including Hind and her cousin Layan Hamada. The tragedy unfolded as the family attempted to flee Gaza City following an Israeli advance.
Hind's desperate phone call to the Palestinian Red Crescent drew international attention, leading to the publication of her voice in the Oscar-nominated film "The Voice of Hind Rajab." The Israeli military's review of the case revealed that the movement of a Palestine Red Crescent ambulance was coordinated for the evacuation of casualties, but a shell fired at the ambulance resulted in the deaths of two paramedics.
The Hind Rajab Foundation expressed skepticism towards the Israeli military's move, stating that it should not be considered a genuine step towards justice. The military has also initiated criminal investigations into four other high-profile incidents in Gaza, including the 2025 killings of 15 Palestinians, including medics and humanitarian personnel.
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