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TRENDING NOW US-Israel war on Iran Litani River Strait of Hormuz Lebanon-Israel conflict Breadcrumb News World Evidence shows Israeli ‘double tap’ attack killed Hind Rajab Campaign group Avaaz’s report claims ‘substantial evidence’ that the Israeli army carried out a double-tap strike in the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab. World 3 min read Read Mode Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 3:08 1x Playback Rate EnglishEnglish The New Arab Staff 24 March, 2026 Last Update 24 March, 2026 17:32 PM Share Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp X Facebook Rajab and two Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics were killed after an ambulance tried to save her on 29 January 2024, fleeing Israeli bombardment after Israel forced residents to leave the north [GETTY] The Israeli army used a “double tap” strike when killing five-year-old Hind Rajab in 2024, analysis by a global campaign group found, as calls for accountability continue two years after the Palestinian’s killing. The US-based Avaaz NGO revealed that a reconstruction of the ambulance mission approved to aid Rajab showed “substantial evidence of a deliberate ‘double tap’ tactic” in a report shared exclusively with Al Jazeera. The tactic means carrying out two strikes on the same target and is often used to kill or injure medics and civilians who are rushing to aid people from the first attack. “The brief brings together the timeline of events up to and beyond Hind’s death, showing what Israeli forces must have been aware of at each stage, and the frequent opportunities they had to pull back from murder,” Avaaz told the network. The group said its report documents over 40 human rights violations and ties together how those violations are evidence of a double-tap attack on the hospital workers. “Each violation builds to an alarming possibility: Israel is not only killing Palestinians – it is systematically killing those who try to save them,” the group said. “The message is clear: If the medical community tries to help, it will be extinguished.” The group highlight that the Israeli army knew when the paramedics would arrive to Hind’s aid, with the ambulance receiving permission from COGAT, an arm of the Israeli military. Avaaz adds that the vehicle was not attacked in a way it could have been perceived as a warning shot if the military thought otherwise, saying it “points to lethal targeting”. The report also says that since three hours had passed between the initial attack on Rajab’s car and the final attack on the ambulance, it shows the Israeli army had an opportunity for “situational awareness, communication, and command decision-making”. Avaaz said the double strike constitutes a war crime, calling for the International Criminal Court to bring justice to those responsible. Related Who is Hind Rajab, the little girl killed by Israel in Gaza? Gaza War The New Arab Staff “What I have done is establish a legal framework for the previous investigation. I think it is very important that we also look at what happened to the ambulance workers as well as what happened to Hind and her family,” Sarah Andrew, legal director of Avaaz, told Al Jazeera. Rajab and two Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics were killed after an ambulance tried to save her on 29 January 2024, fleeing Israeli bombardment after Israel forced residents to leave the north. Rajab was trapped in a car surrounded by six corpses of her family. Recordings between her and dispatchers from the Palestinian Red Crescent show Rajab pleading for help, begging for the ambulance to come and save her. After the ambulance and a route were finally approved, the site was targeted by an Israeli strike, causing international outrage and condemnation. The bodies of the nine victims were recovered 12 days later, with Rajab’s family car found to be laden with 335 bullet holes. While the Israeli military tried to deny its forces were present during the initial attack, investigations identified several Israeli Merkava tanks being present in the vicinity of the car, along with no evidence that the army engaged in fire with Palestinian fighters. Related Articles United Nations (UN) special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese Gaza War World gave Israel ‘licence to torture Palestinians’: Albanese Gaza [Getty] Gaza War Israel steps up assassinations in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’ Journalists from Al Jazeera were forced to pack up and leave while covering the arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in north London in the UK, with the Met police intervening to diffuse the situation. Videos posted online show a group of men surrounding and confronting the crew, chanting “go home” and “Al Jazeera off our streets”. One member of the crowd said, “No one wants Al Jazeera here,” and “Al Jazeera is not wanted here, with another saying, “Go back to Qatar”, referring to where the ne Al Jazeera Al Jazeera crew ‘harassed’ while covering arson attack in London google newsFollow the Middle East’s top stories in English at The New Arab on Google News Tags Hind Rajab Gaza War Al Jazeera Recommended for You Iranians gather to mourn leaders who have been killed in the US-Israeli war on the country US-Israel war on Iran Iran leadership: who is dead and alive after US-Israel strikes? 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Business & Economy

Court faults El-Rufai’s N1bn rights suit against ICPC, I-G, others

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TRENDING NOW US-Israel war on Iran Litani River Strait of Hormuz Lebanon-Israel conflict Breadcrumb News World Evidence shows Israeli ‘double tap’ attack killed Hind Rajab Campaign group Avaaz’s report claims ‘substantial evidence’ that the Israeli army carried out a double-tap strike in the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab. World 3 min read Read Mode Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 3:08 1x Playback Rate EnglishEnglish The New Arab Staff 24 March, 2026 Last Update 24 March, 2026 17:32 PM Share Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp X Facebook Rajab and two Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics were killed after an ambulance tried to save her on 29 January 2024, fleeing Israeli bombardment after Israel forced residents to leave the north [GETTY] The Israeli army used a “double tap” strike when killing five-year-old Hind Rajab in 2024, analysis by a global campaign group found, as calls for accountability continue two years after the Palestinian’s killing. The US-based Avaaz NGO revealed that a reconstruction of the ambulance mission approved to aid Rajab showed “substantial evidence of a deliberate ‘double tap’ tactic” in a report shared exclusively with Al Jazeera. The tactic means carrying out two strikes on the same target and is often used to kill or injure medics and civilians who are rushing to aid people from the first attack. “The brief brings together the timeline of events up to and beyond Hind’s death, showing what Israeli forces must have been aware of at each stage, and the frequent opportunities they had to pull back from murder,” Avaaz told the network. The group said its report documents over 40 human rights violations and ties together how those violations are evidence of a double-tap attack on the hospital workers. “Each violation builds to an alarming possibility: Israel is not only killing Palestinians – it is systematically killing those who try to save them,” the group said. “The message is clear: If the medical community tries to help, it will be extinguished.” The group highlight that the Israeli army knew when the paramedics would arrive to Hind’s aid, with the ambulance receiving permission from COGAT, an arm of the Israeli military. Avaaz adds that the vehicle was not attacked in a way it could have been perceived as a warning shot if the military thought otherwise, saying it “points to lethal targeting”. The report also says that since three hours had passed between the initial attack on Rajab’s car and the final attack on the ambulance, it shows the Israeli army had an opportunity for “situational awareness, communication, and command decision-making”. Avaaz said the double strike constitutes a war crime, calling for the International Criminal Court to bring justice to those responsible. Related Who is Hind Rajab, the little girl killed by Israel in Gaza? Gaza War The New Arab Staff “What I have done is establish a legal framework for the previous investigation. I think it is very important that we also look at what happened to the ambulance workers as well as what happened to Hind and her family,” Sarah Andrew, legal director of Avaaz, told Al Jazeera. Rajab and two Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics were killed after an ambulance tried to save her on 29 January 2024, fleeing Israeli bombardment after Israel forced residents to leave the north. Rajab was trapped in a car surrounded by six corpses of her family. Recordings between her and dispatchers from the Palestinian Red Crescent show Rajab pleading for help, begging for the ambulance to come and save her. After the ambulance and a route were finally approved, the site was targeted by an Israeli strike, causing international outrage and condemnation. The bodies of the nine victims were recovered 12 days later, with Rajab’s family car found to be laden with 335 bullet holes. While the Israeli military tried to deny its forces were present during the initial attack, investigations identified several Israeli Merkava tanks being present in the vicinity of the car, along with no evidence that the army engaged in fire with Palestinian fighters. Related Articles United Nations (UN) special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese Gaza War World gave Israel ‘licence to torture Palestinians’: Albanese Gaza [Getty] Gaza War Israel steps up assassinations in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’ Journalists from Al Jazeera were forced to pack up and leave while covering the arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in north London in the UK, with the Met police intervening to diffuse the situation. Videos posted online show a group of men surrounding and confronting the crew, chanting “go home” and “Al Jazeera off our streets”. One member of the crowd said, “No one wants Al Jazeera here,” and “Al Jazeera is not wanted here, with another saying, “Go back to Qatar”, referring to where the ne Al Jazeera Al Jazeera crew ‘harassed’ while covering arson attack in London google newsFollow the Middle East’s top stories in English at The New Arab on Google News Tags Hind Rajab Gaza War Al Jazeera Recommended for You Iranians gather to mourn leaders who have been killed in the US-Israeli war on the country US-Israel war on Iran Iran leadership: who is dead and alive after US-Israel strikes? The New Arab Staff west bank Occupied West Bank Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in West Bank attacks The New Arab Staff 2025/11/30: An Israeli protestor holds a placard showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that reads in Hebrew “No forgiveness to the sponsor of Hamas” during an anti-Netanyahu pardon protest Israelis Israeli minister’s daughter found dead after rape accusation Beirut Hammoud ــ Doha More In News Funeral held in Najaf, Iraq for PMF members killed in US air strike The New Arab Staff Iraq ‘A heinous crime’: Strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq’s Anbar US-POLITICS-DEMONSTRATION The New Arab Staff & Agencies US-Israel war on Iran Most Americans say US war on Iran has gone too far Beirut [Getty] The New Arab Staff Lebanon-Israel conflict Israel strikes south Lebanon amid Litani annexation threat Most Viewed Egypt’s crackdown on gold miners sparks fears of Sudan spillover Israel ‘tortures Gaza toddler’ to force ‘confession’ from father French telemarketing ban ‘threatens’ 50,000 Moroccan workers What are the latest air travel cancellations due to Iran war? 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Sports & Entertainments

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  • Legal luminary, Ndarani, SAN sponsors football competition to promote peace, unity

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Education and Youth

Gov. Eno, VHS ’81 alumni to celebrate 45 years of excellence

By Taiye Olayemi Victory High School (VHS), Ikeja Old Students’ Association, Class of 1981, has concluded plans to commemorate its 45th anniversary with a three-day programme of activities aimed at celebrating excellence and giving back to the society. Mr John Kayode, President of the association, said the anniversary, themed “Celebration

Health & Environment

Health Ministry, Prof. Ugwu felicitate health-loving Gov. Mbah at 54

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Religion, Culture & Tourism

81 Division Chief Imam Eleje urges Nigerians to maintain peace, unity

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Defense & Security

Makinde Lauds Military, Says Security Drives Growth

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Science & Tech

Enugu Tech Festival 2026 Surpasses Expectations, Records Attendance of 53,000 –  Commissioner Ezeh

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Judiciary

UPDATE: Court jails ex-AGoF, Nwabuoku 72 years for N868m fraud

Judgment By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, March 23, 2026. The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Economic and Financial

Foreign

Cuba’s president fires back at Trump over takeover remarks

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