Five-year-old Hind Rajab is killed in Gaza in 2024 after Israeli troops fire on her family’s car, according to multiple reports. Her body is later recovered in Gaza City, days after she is last heard from during a recorded, hours-long phone call to the Palestinian Red Crescent on January 29, 2024.
Following the incident and the international reaction to widely shared audio of her last words, Israel’s military acknowledges its troops fired on the vehicle and says it has ordered a criminal investigation into her death. Several outlets report that the inquiry is meant to examine the killings. Other reporting also includes the family’s response: Hind Rajab’s grandmother says the investigation lacks credibility and is intended to “justify” her killing.
Across outlets, the core details align on the shooting, the call to medics, and the fact that a criminal probe is underway. Differences largely concern emphasis—some focus on Israel’s acknowledgment and investigation steps, while others highlight the family’s skepticism and distrust of the process.
