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Israeli military admits for first time to firing on car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab, opens criminal probe

The Israeli military has launched criminal investigations into the killings of Hind Rajab and rescue workers in Gaza.

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This story first appeared in 🇧🇷 Portuguese coverage — 1.5 hours before Newsylist detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 19, 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Aug 19, 12:00 UTC · CNN Brasil
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 19, 13:01 UTC · EL PAÍS

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The story so far

The Israeli military has opened criminal inquiries into the deaths of Hind Rajab and accompanying rescue workers in Gaza, marking the first time the military has admitted to firing on the car carrying the child. The actions are part of a broader war crimes report examining multiple incidents, including cases involving the Red Crescent and World Central Kitchen.

Coverage across outlets such as CNN, BBC News, Reuters, The New York Times, NBC News, ABC News, Financial Times, and The Jerusalem Post details the newly ordered military investigations into these specific attacks on Palestinians. The announcements follow ongoing scrutiny over the circumstances surrounding the deaths, with the military's internal probes addressing troop actions during the incidents.

Future developments depend on the findings and outcomes of the newly initiated criminal investigations and war crimes reports.

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The obvious questions

Who is being investigated?

The Israeli military is probing its troops over the killings.

What specific cases are included in the probes?

The inquiries cover the killings of Hind Rajab, medics, and cases involving World Central Kitchen and the Red Crescent.

Which outlets are reporting on the investigations?

Outlets including CNN, BBC News, Reuters, The New York Times, NBC News, ABC News, Financial Times, and The Jerusalem Post have covered the story.

People, places & organizations

Israel Israeli IDF Palestinian Palestinians Hind Rajab Israel Opens Criminal Inquiries Into Killings of Hind Rajab Medics

Topics

Hind Rajab Gaza IDF Israel World Central Kitchen

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