The grandmother of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed in a Israeli airstrike in Gaza, has spoken out about the last days of her granddaughter's life. Hind's grandmother, who shares the same name, said that she had been following the efforts to rescue her granddaughter and other family members who were trapped in a car. The family had been trying to escape the violence in Gaza and had been forced to flee their home.
According to Hind's grandmother, the family had decided to leave their place of displacement under the cover of night, but were separated when Hind and her brother, Iyad, and their cousins got into a car driven by their uncle. The grandmother said that she and other family members were walking behind the car, but were unable to keep up. When they heard the sound of gunfire, they were unable to reach the car.
Hind's grandmother said that her granddaughter had called her multiple times, asking for help. Hind had been in the car with her brother, Iyad, and their cousins, as well as their parents. The grandmother said that she had been in contact with Hind and another girl, Layan, who was also in the car.
The grandmother said that Layan had been injured and was bleeding, and that she had asked for help. However, before help could arrive, Layan was killed. Hind had then called her grandmother again, saying that she was still alive.
The family had tried to coordinate with the Red Crescent to send an ambulance to rescue Hind, but the efforts were unsuccessful. The grandmother said that they had been in contact with Hind from around 2 pm until 7 pm, but that the contact had been lost. The family had then waited for 12 days before finding out what had happened to Hind and the others in the car.
When the family finally found the car, they discovered that everyone inside, including Hind, had been killed. The grandmother said that the car had been moved and that the bodies had been left behind. She also said that the ambulance that had been sent to rescue Hind had been damaged in the violence.
The grandmother said that her grandson, Iyad, who had been with her when the violence occurred, was still struggling to cope with what had happened. She said that he was experiencing psychological difficulties and was not happy. The grandmother also said that she was still living in Gaza and that life was difficult.
Key points
- The Israeli military has acknowledged that it had launched an investigation into the killing of Hind Rajab and other family members.
- The family of Hind Rajab is still trying to cope with the loss of their loved ones.
- The situation in Gaza remains difficult, with many residents struggling to access basic necessities like food, water, and healthcare.
