Israel army investigates death of Hind Rajab and medics after award-winning films

The Israeli military says it is now examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a Palestinian girl and two paramedics in the Gaza Strip. The move follows the release of award-winning films that brought renewed international attention to the case. Six-year-old Hind Rajab was killed in Gaza in January 2024. She had been trapped in a car with relatives after an Israeli strike. For hours, she was on the phone with rescue workers, pleading for help. When a team of medics from the Palestinian Red Crescent arrived, they were also killed. Their bodies were found days later. The case became a symbol of civilian suffering during the war. Now, after the films highlighted the events, the Israeli army has announced it is looking into the allegations. The military did not provide a timeline for the investigation or say what specific findings it expects. The films have not been screened widely in Israel, but their global recognition has increased pressure on the military to respond. The army has previously said it takes all claims of misconduct seriously, but has not commented on the details of this case. Hind’s death and the killing of the medics have been widely reported by international media. The Red Crescent has called for an independent inquiry, saying its staff were clearly identified and were on a humanitarian mission. Israel has not yet released any conclusions from its review.