Israeli army opens delayed investigation into Hind Rajab and Gaza paramedics killings

The Israeli army has opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of Hind Rajab and a team of paramedics in Gaza, a move described by France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky as “a surprise” given the length of time that has elapsed since the incidents. Tarnopolsky noted that the timing is “extremely late,” underscoring the unusual delay in initiating formal scrutiny of the cases.

According to Tarnopolsky, the decision to refer these high‑profile incidents to a criminal probe signals an implicit acknowledgment by the Israeli military that serious errors occurred. The investigation, which comes months after the killings, is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the attacks and determine whether violations of law or protocol took place, marking a notable shift in the army’s handling of the events.