Israel to launch criminal investigations into Gaza killings
Washington had urged Israel to investigate 5-year-old Hind Rajab’s death, which was the subject of an Oscar-nominated film.
Israel is set to launch criminal investigations into attacks that resulted in the deaths of a Palestinian child and 15 Palestinian paramedics, marking the first such probes into the conduct of its military forces in Gaza. The incidents have drawn international attention and scrutiny of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which has reportedly killed around 20,000 non-combatants.
This rare move, as noted by The Wall Street Journal, indicates Israel's sensitivity to criticism regarding accountability for its soldiers' actions during the war, which has garnered international condemnation. The United States has also urged Israel to conduct investigations into the death of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, whose death was the focus of an Oscar-nominated film, and has pressured Israeli leaders to address the issue of Israeli settlers' involvement in the siege of Palestinians in the West Bank.
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