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Israeli Military Orders Criminal Investigation into the Killing of Hind Rajab and Her Family

The Israeli military has officially admitted to firing on the vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and six members of her family in Gaza City during the 2024 conflict. After years of international scrutiny and initial denials, the military announced it would initiate a criminal investigation into the incident, citing alleged failures in coordinating the movement of the Palestine Red Crescent ambulance that attempted to rescue the child. Hind Rajab was trapped in a car for hours while pleading for rescue over the phone, a sequence that drew global attention. The military also confirmed it would investigate the killing of 15 Palestinian medics and humanitarian personnel near Rafah in March 2025. Conversely, the military decided against criminal probes for the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers and four Doctors Without Borders staffers, concluding that commander decisions did not raise reasonable suspicion of criminal misconduct. While the military aims to show it can hold itself accountable, rights groups and the victim's family argue that internal investigations often lack sufficient weight, with many calling for an independent international probe to ensure full justice.

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