Israel Admits Troops Fired at Car Carrying Hind Rajab and Family
The Israeli military has acknowledged that its troops opened fire on a vehicle in Gaza in 2024, killing five-year-old Hind Rajab and six relatives, and has ordered a criminal investigation.
The Israeli military acknowledged on Wednesday that its troops fired at a car in Gaza during 2024. The vehicle carried five-year-old Hind Rajab and six family members.
The military stated it has ordered a criminal investigation into the deaths. The inquiry examines the incident involving the child and her relatives.
The killing of Hind Rajab and her family ranks as one of the most high profile cases of civilian casualties from the first months of the Gaza conflict. The event triggered international outrage.
Source: The Guardian · https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/israel-admits-it-soldiers-fired-at-car-in-which-hind-rajab-was-killed
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