Israeli military admits firing on car with Hind Rajab

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The Israeli military acknowledged for the first time that it fired on a car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab. It said a criminal investigation has been opened into the incident.

WHO: Israeli military

WHAT: Admitted firing on a car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab and opened a criminal probe.

WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: A criminal investigation was opened after the military acknowledged it fired on the car carrying Hind Rajab.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Israel admits firing on Hind Rajab’s car and probes · Aug 20, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
Israel admits firing on vehicle carrying Hind Rajab · Aug 19, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET

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