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Israel Opens Criminal Probe After Soldiers Fire on Car Killing Palestinian Girl
Israeli military confirmed that soldiers opened fire on a vehicle in Gaza where five-year-old Hind Rajab was sheltering. The girl's body was later recovered along with six relatives after she had initially survived and called for assistance.
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Israel's military said Thursday it had launched a criminal investigation following confirmation that soldiers fired on a car in which Palestinian child Hind Rajab was killed during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The five-year-old girl had initially survived the attack on the vehicle and reportedly made distress calls seeking help before her body was recovered. Six members of her family were also found dead in the car, according to reports from the territory.
The opening of a criminal inquiry marks a significant step in the military's response to the incident. Israeli forces have faced mounting international scrutiny over civilian casualties in Gaza, with human rights organizations documenting numerous incidents involving non-combatants.
The circumstances surrounding the firing on the vehicle and the subsequent investigation remain under review. The military's confirmation of the incident and decision to pursue criminal proceedings signals an acknowledgment of potential violations in the rules of engagement governing the use of force.