Call for arrest in US of Israeli commander linked to Hind Rajab's killing

Brussels-based Hind Rajab Foundation called for the arrest of Israeli commander Sean Glass, who is said to be still in the USA.

In its statement, HRF stated that Glass, who played a role in Rajab's murder, was roaming freely in the USA and that the US Department of Justice should take action within the scope of "war crimes".

HRF stated that the person who gave the order to fire on the vehicle Rajab was in was most likely Glass and that there was plenty of evidence regarding this, and emphasized that the Israeli commander should be arrested and tried.

Natacha Bracq, HRF's litigation officer, said: "The evidence in this file is overwhelming and extensive. We demand that the US Department of Justice open an immediate investigation." he said.

Call from Rashida Tlaib

On the other hand, Democrat Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian-origin member of the US Congress, also shared a post on the issue on her social media account.

"Our government, which is a party to the Genocide Convention and the Geneva Conventions, is obliged to arrest and investigate him for these war crimes and acts of genocide," Tlaib said. made his assessment.

5-year-old Hind Rajab died in Gaza on January 29, 2024, when the car he was in with his family came under fire by Israeli forces.

As a result of the vehicle being scanned and the Palestine Red Crescent ambulance that went to her aid being targeted, Hind, her relatives and two paramedics in the vehicle lost their lives, and their bodies were only found 12 days later.