US Officials have been avoiding questions about the killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab by Israeli forces, stating that Israel is conducting its investigation. However, new reports reveal that the Israeli military has not actually reached out to relevant aid groups for information on the incident.
In a recent statement, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller shared that Israel had requested information from the UN and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society but received no response. Contradicting this claim, the PRCS confirmed that they have not been contacted by Israeli authorities regarding the investigation.
Further investigations by Forensic Architecture indicate that Israeli forces were aware of the presence of Rajab and her family in the car they targeted, contradicting Israeli officials’ denials of involvement. Despite mounting evidence, US officials continue to support Israel’s self-investigations into such incidents, raising concerns about accountability and justice in the ongoing conflict.
The international community must push for transparent and impartial investigations to hold responsible parties accountable for atrocities committed in the region.