An Israeli tank shot that day, ruthlessly, 335 straight bullets in the car of Hind Rajab, 6 years old, in Gaza. He implored for rescue. “I am afraid“, He whispered trembling, in that phone call (recorded) very long minutes. But the ambulance sent was also destroyed. There was no escape.
The story of Hind Rajabkilled, has been transformed into a film presented in these days at the Venice International Film Festival, where – at least it is hoped – has moved consciences. And hands to applaud for over twenty minutes.
Hind is not only a personal story, but one of the most painful symbols of the conflict: his story moved the world and questioned the official version spread by the Israeli army, then denied by several independent investigations.
Hind’s tragedy and memory through cinema
On January 29, 2024, after yet another evacuation order, Hind went by car with his family in the Tel Al Hawa district in Gaza. A few minutes later, the vehicle was hit. All passengers died, except Hind and the cousin Layan, 15 years old.
Layan managed to call his uncle and then in the red crescent, but during the call he felt dozens of gunshots: the girl was killed. Hind remained only, who for hours spoke on the phone with the rescuers, frightened and wounded, waiting for an ambulance.
That ambulance started, but never came. Later it was found destroyed, with the charred bodies of the two paramedics. Hind was found lifeless 12 days later, next to his family.
Audio Recording of the Moment Gunfire was direct at 15-Year-Old Layan Hamadeh While She was speaking on the Phone with the Palestine Red Crescent Team.
Layan was killed, and 6-Year-Old Hind Remained Travped Inside the Car Surrounded by the occupation Tanks and Solodies. … pic.twitter.com/imhgdorcni
– PRCS (@palestinercs) Janogy 30, 2024
The film of the Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania He does not reconstruct only the facts, but gives voice to Hind and the desperate expectation that he kept it linked to the operators of the red crescent for three long hours. A chilling testimony, which also becomes a complaint, in a conflict that continues to break innocent lives.
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The Hind Rajab Foundation is also dedicated to Hind today, which deals with documenting violence and abuse suffered by the Palestinian population.
His story remains a painful warning: behind the numbers of the war there are faces, voices, children who only ask to live.
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