Gaza
Israel opens criminal probes into deaths of Palestinian girl and aid workers
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Israel's military announced Wednesday it will launch internal criminal investigations into its troops' killings of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in January 2024 and fifteen emergency and aid workers in March 2025, according to Al-Monitor. The probes mark a rare acknowledgment by the Israeli military of potential misconduct in operations during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The investigations follow international scrutiny and pressure over the deaths. Hind Rajab, a child, was killed during earlier operations, while the aid workers died in a separate incident months later. The military's decision to open criminal inquiries signals possible review of rules of engagement and operational procedures.
