The Israeli military announced its first criminal investigations into the conduct of its soldiers during the war in Gaza, focusing on the deaths of five-year-old Hind Rajab and her family, as well as fifteen Palestinian medical workers. These cases garnered significant international attention and criticism of Israel. Notably, the military stated it will *not* launch criminal investigations into attacks that killed aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders. The decision follows a report examining potential war crimes by Israeli soldiers, with the military citing a legal obligation to evaluate “exceptional” incidents. Correspondent Lennard Swolfs suggests the investigations are a response to international pressure regarding these specific, high-profile deaths. While the military has investigated 150 incidents, other controversial attacks, like those on hospitals in Southern Gaza, remain unaddressed in this announcement. This move signals a heightened level of scrutiny and the potential for prosecution related to these events.

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