Six-year-old Hind Rajab, a young girl from Gaza, tragically became a symbol of the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict earlier this year. Her calls for help went unanswered as a Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) ambulance dispatched to rescue her was destroyed, resulting in the death of two paramedics.
Hind and her family were caught in the crossfire while trying to escape the conflict zone on January 29. Their fate remained unknown until February 10 when they were found dead in their car in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City.
Protesters at Columbia University recently paid tribute to Hind by renaming the legendary Hamilton Hall to “Hinds Hall” in her honor. Hind’s grandfather, Baha Hamada, tearfully confirmed her death, stating that she and her family were martyred in the attack.
Hind’s mother, Wissam Hamada, expressed her anguish, questioning those who heard her daughter’s cries for help but did not come to her rescue. The PRCS blamed Israel for targeting the ambulance, leading to the tragic loss of Hind and the paramedics.
The heartbreaking audio recording of Hind’s plea for help, along with images of the destroyed ambulance and family car, serve as a stark reminder of the violence endured by civilians and aid workers in the conflict. The PRCS continues to mourn the loss of their colleagues and the young girl, whose tragic story has touched the hearts of many around the world.