The US asks Israel for an "urgent" investigation into the death of a six-year-old girl in Gaza

The US has demanded an “urgent” investigation from Israel to clarify the death of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old girl who lost her life in the Gaza Strip after making desperate pleas for help from a vehicle surrounded by deceased relatives due to Israeli bombardment.

Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US State Department, expressed deep sorrow over the news and stressed the need for prompt investigation results, including appropriate measures for accountability.

“This is an absolutely devastating story, with a heartbreaking ending for this little girl,” Miller emphasized during a press conference. He also acknowledged the tragic loss of many other children as a result of the ongoing conflict.

Emergency medical personnel from the Red Crescent discovered the family car of the deceased, with the dashboard destroyed and bullet holes on its sides. Hind’s lifeless body was found inside, while her uncle, aunt, and four cousins suffered injuries from gunshots and bombings.

Shockingly, the ambulance carrying the two paramedics, Ahmad al Madun and Yousef Zeino, who had rushed to rescue the girl, was found burned just a few meters away. In response, the Palestinian Red Crescent has condemned the deliberate targeting of their team and called for international protection.