Slain Palestinian child Hind Rajab nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Hind Rajab, the five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by 'Israeli' forces in Gaza in January 2024, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

The nomination was submitted by Khaled Beydoun, a law professor at Arizona State University, in collaboration with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC).

In a statement, the ADC said the nomination aligns with the Nobel criteria of “reducing the horrors of armed conflict, promoting unity among nations, and advancing lasting peace.” The campaign also serves as a symbolic recognition of the ongoing suffering endured by children in Gaza for over 630 days, Beydoun noted on social media.

He clarified that the nomination had been in the works long before US President Donald Trump, recently nominated by 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, entered consideration. “This nomination is a symbolic expression of the ongoing horror experienced by Gaza’s children,” Beydoun said, adding that Nobel rules require nominations to be submitted by qualified academics, such as law professors.

The ADC emphasized that Hind’s nomination comes amid the ongoing aggression in Gaza, which continues to claim innocent lives. “A child’s life should be dedicated to growth and learning, not overshadowed by fear and violence,” the committee stated, launching a petition in support of the nomination.

Hind Rajab was killed in Tel al-Hawa, southwest Gaza City, when 'Israeli' forces shelled and opened fire directly on a car in which she and six relatives were sheltering. Her death sparked global outrage and became a symbol of the toll the war has taken on Palestinian children.

Later that year, a foundation bearing Hind’s name was established to pursue legal action against 'Israeli' soldiers involved in war crimes. Since its founding, the organization has filed dozens of cases targeting individuals allegedly involved in acts of genocide in Gaza.