Al-Jazeera’s program ‘What’s Hidden is Greater’ has uncovered the identities of Israeli soldiers involved in the killing of six-year-old Palestinian child Hind Rajab, whose death became one of the most powerful symbols of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

On January 29, 2024, Hind Rajab was trapped inside her family’s car in Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa neighborhood after Israeli tanks opened fire.

Her final words, whispered to rescuers over the phone — “The tank is next to me” — went viral across the world. Hours later, rescuers found the vehicle riddled with bullets, the six-year-old’s body lying beside her mother and other family members.

Israel denied its forces were present in the area at the time.

The investigation identified the perpetrators as members of the 401st Armored Brigade of the Israeli army, under the command of Benny Aharon, and specifically its 52nd Battalion, led by Colonel Daniel Ella.