Israeli army launches criminal probe into death of 5‑year‑old Palestinian girl in Gaza

A five‑year‑old girl in Gaza City spent several hours on the telephone with emergency responders before her body was recovered days later, officials said. The incident, which occurred in 2024 amid ongoing hostilities in the enclave, was reported by local health authorities after paramedics were unable to reach the child in time despite continuous communication.

Authorities indicated that the child had been trapped in a residential area that had been struck, prompting the prolonged call for assistance. Paramedics arrived on scene but were unable to extract her before she succumbed to her injuries; her remains were retrieved several days after the initial emergency call. The case has been added to the growing list of civilian casualties documented by humanitarian agencies operating in Gaza, and officials continue to document and investigate the circumstances surrounding each incident.