Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza

The Israeli army has initiated a criminal investigation into the death of six-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. Her killing in January 2024 drew widespread international condemnation after a recording of her speaking to paramedics was broadcast globally.

Rajab was traveling with family members when their vehicle was targeted by Israeli fire in Gaza City. While she initially survived the attack that claimed the lives of several relatives, her body was discovered days later alongside her family and two paramedics from the Palestine Red Crescent who had attempted to rescue her.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the decision to launch the investigation by the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division followed a review of findings. The IDF cited "alleged failures in the coordination of the movement of the Palestine Red Crescent ambulance" as a reason for the probe.

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following a review of the findings and due to alleged failures in the coordination of the movement of the Palestine Red Crescent ambulance, it has been decided to initiate a criminal investigation of the incident by Military Police Criminal Investigation Division