The Justice for Hind Rajab Act seeks accountability for an Israeli Defense Forces attack in Gaza City on January 29, 2024, that killed 5-year-old Hind Rajab, six family members, and two Palestinian paramedics attempting a rescue. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 45 days detailing the attack, involvement of U.S.-supplied weapons, and whether it may constitute a war crime, and mandates that the Secretary certify within 30 days whether findings should be referred to the Attorney General for potential prosecution. The legislation also directs the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute any war crimes under U.S. law, expresses congressional sentiment that Israel should provide compensation and apology to the victims' families, and establishes a U.S. policy commitment to collect evidence of potential war crimes during the Israel-Hamas conflict for use in domestic and international proceedings. The bill does not specify new federal funding, but creates reporting and investigative timelines ranging from 30 to 45 days after enactment.
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