Israel investigates military over death of minor in Gaza

Israel announced an investigation to determine possible criminal responsibility of military personnel in the death of a minor found in a vehicle in Gaza City in 2024.

By El Medio Oriente
August 27, 2026
A photograph of a girl with long dark reddish hair and a crown of white flowers, wearing a dark pink shirt, held by gloved hands against a dark background.
A photograph of the minor whose death is being investigated by Israeli authorities. The image was shared during a demonstration related to the case that occurred in Gaza in 2024. (France 24 — Español)
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A minor died in 2024 inside a vehicle in Gaza City, surrounded by the lifeless bodies of family members. Red Crescent workers, along with her mother, were attempting to help her via telephone call when the incident occurred.

More than two and a half years after the events, Israel announced it will open an investigation to determine the possible criminal responsibility of the military personnel involved in the case. The authorities will examine the circumstances surrounding the minor's death.

The case has significant implications for international humanitarian law and civil protection protocols during armed conflicts.

Israel investigates military over death of minor in Gaza | El Medio Oriente