Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza

BBC News Wednesday 19 August 2026, 12:18 UTC 1 min read

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The six-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.

Israeli (ORG) Palestinian (ORG) Hind Rajab (PERSON) Gaza (LOCATION) Gaza City (LOCATION)

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