The Israel Defense Forces has ordered a military police criminal investigation into the January 2024 killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and her family in Gaza City.
Key points
- The decision follows a review by the Israel Defense Forces finding alleged failures in coordinating the Palestine Red Crescent Society ambulance movement.
- This marks the first time the military has admitted opening fire on the vehicle carrying Hind and her relatives.
- The Hind Rajab Foundation recently filed a criminal complaint in India against an Israeli soldier as part of ongoing international legal actions.
Why it matters
This criminal investigation marks a notable shift in the military's accountability measures regarding a high-profile civilian casualty incident during the Gaza war.
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