On January 29, 2024, Hind Racab and five members of her family were trying to escape the fighting in Gaza City when the car they were in was attacked by Israeli soldiers. While her entire family was shot and killed, Hind’s 15-year-old cousin Layan, the sole survivor, called the Palestinian Red Crescent for help. Gunshots were heard during the phone call, and Layan’s voice was cut off.

After Layan, only the voice of 6-year-old Hind reached the Palestinian Red Crescent on the phone. The terrified little girl begged for help, saying her family was dead and she was alone. In response to this desperate call, the Red Crescent sent two paramedics (Yusuf al Zaino and Ahmed al-Madhoum) to the scene to rescue Hind. However, shortly after the ambulance set off, the paramedics reported hearing tank sounds and all contact with them was lost.