Israeli army says soldier 'likely killed' Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in errant fire
2 years, 3 months ago

Israeli army says soldier 'likely killed' Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in errant fire

Firstpost  

A senior military official said the military’s top legal officer will not be launching a criminal probe into the incident, meaning neither the soldier nor anyone in his chain of command will face punishment Jerusalem: The Israeli military said Monday a soldier likely killed a veteran Al Jazeera journalist in errant fire, according to its investigation into the incident. A senior military official said the military’s top legal officer will not be launching a criminal probe into the incident, meaning neither the soldier nor anyone in his chain of command will face punishment. Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in May while covering Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank. In a briefing to reporters, the official said the military could not conclusively determine where the fire emanated from, saying there may have been Palestinian gunmen in the same area as the Israeli soldier.

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An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says
4 weeks, 1 day ago

An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike that killed three journalists and wounded others in Lebanon last month was most likely a deliberate attack on civilians and an apparent war crime, an international human rights group said Monday. Human Rights Watch determined that Israeli forces carried out the Oct. 25 attack using an air-dropped bomb equipped with a U.S.-produced Joint Direct Attack …

An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says
4 weeks, 1 day ago

An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Israeli airstrike that killed …

An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says
1 month ago

An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says

LA Times  

A journalist observes the site where an Israeli airstrike hit a compound housing journalists, killing three media staffers from two different news agencies, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, in Hasbaya village, southeast Lebanon, on Oct. 25. An Israeli airstrike that killed three journalists and wounded others in Lebanon last month was most likely a deliberate attack on civilians …

Israeli airstrike in southeast Lebanon kills three journalists as they sleep
2 months ago

Israeli airstrike in southeast Lebanon kills three journalists as they sleep

LA Times  

A vehicle marked “PRESS” sits at the site where an Israeli airstrike hit a compound housing journalists, killing three, in southeast Lebanon on Friday. “CPJ is deeply outraged by yet another deadly Israeli airstrike on journalists, this time hitting a compound hosting 18 members of the press in south Lebanon,” said the organization’s program director, Carlos Martinez de la Serna. …

Beirut hit by multiple Israeli air strikes as claims of journalists working for Hamas labelled 'fabricated'
2 months ago

Beirut hit by multiple Israeli air strikes as claims of journalists working for Hamas labelled 'fabricated'

ABC  

Israel has accused six Palestinian journalists of working for Hamas and Islamic Jihad, claims which the Al Jazeera media network has rejected as an attempt to silence them. "Al Jazeera condemns Israeli accusations against its journalists in Gaza and warns against being a justification for targeting them," the network said in a statement on Wednesday. Six buildings destroyed in Beirut, …

Israeli forces raid, shut down Al Jazeera’s Ramallah bureau in the West Bank
3 months ago

Israeli forces raid, shut down Al Jazeera’s Ramallah bureau in the West Bank

LA Times  

Al Jazeera broadcast engineer Mohammad Salameh works in the master control room at the network’s office in the West Bank city of Ramallah in May. Israeli troops raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Sunday, ordering the bureau to shut down amid a widening campaign by Israel targeting the Qatar-funded broadcaster …

Israel says highly likely its soldiers killed American-Turkish activist
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel says highly likely its soldiers killed American-Turkish activist

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the killing of 26-year-old Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was ‘unprovoked and unjustified’. “The incident took place during a violent riot in which dozens of Palestinian suspects burned tyres and hurled rocks towards security forces at the Beita Junction.” The Israeli military “expresses its deepest regret over the death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi”, it added …

Al Jazeera refutes ‘baseless’ Israeli allegations against Ismail al-Ghoul
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Al Jazeera refutes ‘baseless’ Israeli allegations against Ismail al-Ghoul

Al Jazeera  

During its war on Gaza, Israel has claimed its bombings of journalists and civilian targets were strikes against Hamas. Al Jazeera has “strongly” rejected “baseless” Israeli allegations that the network’s correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul, who was killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza, was a Hamas operative. Al Jazeera Media Network said the accusation against al-Ghoul “highlights Israel’s long history of …

Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

CNN  

CNN — Two Al Jazeera correspondents were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Al-Shati refugee camp, northern Gaza, on Wednesday, sparking condemnation from advocacy groups and highlighting the dangers for local reporters covering the horrors of Israel’s offensive. Al Jazeera condemned what it claimed was the “targeted assassination” of its journalists by Israeli forces, claiming the attack was “part of …

A Palestinian was shot, beaten and tied to an Israeli army jeep. The army says he posed no threat
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A Palestinian was shot, beaten and tied to an Israeli army jeep. The army says he posed no threat

LA Times  

Mujahid Abadi, 24, is recovering from gunshot wounds and burns at a hospital in the West Bank city of Jenin. But Palestinians saw it as yet another act of brutality in Israel’s crackdown on the occupied West Bank, where violence has surged since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel triggered the war in Gaza. Abadi, speaking to the Associated …

Israeli strike killed ‘clearly identifiable’ reporter in Lebanon: UN probe
9 months, 1 week ago

Israeli strike killed ‘clearly identifiable’ reporter in Lebanon: UN probe

Al Jazeera  

An Israeli tank killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah in Lebanon last year by firing two 120mm rounds at a group of “clearly identifiable journalists” in violation of international law, a United Nations investigation into the October 13 incident has found. “The firing at civilians, in this instance clearly identifiable journalists, constitutes a violation of UNSCR 1701 and international law,” the …

Evidence Israel military is deliberately targeting journalists, says campaign group
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Evidence Israel military is deliberately targeting journalists, says campaign group

The Independent  

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Blinken urges Israel to finish probe into killing of journalist in Lebanon
1 year ago

Blinken urges Israel to finish probe into killing of journalist in Lebanon

Al Jazeera  

Blinken’s comments come after rights groups say Israel should be investigated over possible war crime. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israel to conclude and release the findings of a probe into artillery strikes that killed a journalist and wounded six others in Lebanon. Blinken’s comments came after separate investigations by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and …

Israel: Journalist killed in Lebanon was in ‘active combat zone’
1 year ago

Israel: Journalist killed in Lebanon was in ‘active combat zone’

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups say the Israeli strike that killed a Reuters reporter and injured six others must be investigated as a war crime. Israel has said that a journalist killed by its military forces in southern Lebanon was “in an active combat zone”. Appearing to dismiss calls for a war crime investigation into the death of a Reuters journalist and injury …

Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists
1 year ago

Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists

NPR  

Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists Enlarge this image toggle caption Emilie Madi/Reuters Emilie Madi/Reuters BEIRUT, Lebanon — Investigations conducted by two news organizations and two human rights groups have concluded an Israeli tank round killed a Reuters video journalist near the Lebanese border in October and that Israeli forces either knew or should …

Israeli strike kills Palestinian reporter in Gaza: news agency
1 year, 1 month ago

Israeli strike kills Palestinian reporter in Gaza: news agency

The Hindu  

A Palestinian journalist was killed in an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip and another was wounded, the official Palestinian news agency reported Tuesday. He "was killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted his house located near the fishermen's port west of Gaza City," said the WAFA news agency, where he worked. The Hamas-run news press service in the …

Reuters, Al Jazeera journalists ‘targeted’ in Lebanon strike: Press group
1 year, 1 month ago

Reuters, Al Jazeera journalists ‘targeted’ in Lebanon strike: Press group

Al Jazeera  

Reporters Without Borders says ‘unlikely’ that Issam Abdallah and six other journalists were mistaken for combatants. Their car was also identified as ‘press’ thanks to a marking on the roof, according to witnesses.” While RSF did not directly attribute responsibility to Israel, the press freedom advocacy organisation said journalists had witnessed Israeli military helicopters near the scene and the strikes …

Israeli forces killed Abu Akleh ‘without justification’, UN inquiry says
1 year, 2 months ago

Israeli forces killed Abu Akleh ‘without justification’, UN inquiry says

Al Jazeera  

UN-mandated body says Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh the ‘victim of the excessive and disproportionate force used by Israeli security forces’. Israeli forces used “lethal force without justification” when they shot and killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank, violating her “right to life”, according to a new report by a UN-mandated investigative body. …

Reuters journalist killed after Israeli air strike at Lebanon border
1 year, 2 months ago

Reuters journalist killed after Israeli air strike at Lebanon border

The Independent  

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Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah killed in southern Lebanon, 6 others wounded
1 year, 2 months ago

Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah killed in southern Lebanon, 6 others wounded

CNN  

CNN — At least one journalist was killed and six others injured on Friday in southern Lebanon when Israel fired artillery into the area they were gathered. The IDF said Saturday it was looking into the “incident with Reuters journalist” killed in southern Lebanon. Reuters said in a statement that it was “deeply saddened” to learn that one of its …

Five Palestinian journalists killed and two missing amid Israel-Palestine war
1 year, 2 months ago

Five Palestinian journalists killed and two missing amid Israel-Palestine war

The Independent  

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At least six Palestinian journalists killed as Israel bombs Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

At least six Palestinian journalists killed as Israel bombs Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Press freedom organisations say journalists providing critical reporting from Gaza and Israel to the world should not be targeted. At least six Palestinian journalists have been killed in a matter of days, amid Israel’s ongoing shelling of the besieged Gaza strip, media networks and press freedom monitors have said. Journalist Saeed al-Taweel, editor-in-chief of Al-Khamsa News website, and two other …

Israeli forces face no charges over death of Palestinian-American
1 year, 6 months ago

Israeli forces face no charges over death of Palestinian-American

Al Jazeera  

Omar Assad, 80, was left untreated after suffering a heart attack following rough treatment by Israeli forces at an impromptu checkpoint. Israel’s Military Advocate General – the Israeli army’s chief legal body – said in a statement on Tuesday that the soldiers involved would face only disciplinary measures. But the decision to not prosecute the Israeli soldiers involved was made …

‘We won’t forget’: US lawmakers call for justice for Abu Akleh
1 year, 7 months ago

‘We won’t forget’: US lawmakers call for justice for Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – Gathered outside the United States Capitol, several members of Congress have called for accountability in the shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, linking her death to broader, continuing Israeli abuses against Palestinians. Andre Carson: ‘We will not let her death be in vain’ Congressman Carson, an Indiana Democrat, announced that he is reintroducing the Justice …

‘Upsetting’: Shireen Abu Akleh family rejects Israel’s ‘sorry’
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Upsetting’: Shireen Abu Akleh family rejects Israel’s ‘sorry’

Al Jazeera  

Slain Al Jazeera journalist’s niece says Israeli military saying it is sorry is a ‘slap in the face’, not an apology. Washington, DC – The family of Shireen Abu Akleh has rebuked Israel for saying it is “sorry” for the Al Jazeera reporter’s death without providing accountability or even acknowledging that its forces killed her. Speaking outside the United States …

US religious freedom report notes attack on Abu Akleh funeral
1 year, 7 months ago

US religious freedom report notes attack on Abu Akleh funeral

Al Jazeera  

US report describes details of assault by Israeli forces on the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist in Jerusalem. Washington, DC – An annual US report on religious freedom around the world has noted Israeli forces’ attack on the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Jerusalem last year, acknowledging that Israeli police beat mourners at the procession. …

What is Shireen Abu Akleh’s legacy to Palestinian journalism?
1 year, 7 months ago

What is Shireen Abu Akleh’s legacy to Palestinian journalism?

Al Jazeera  

On Friday, May 12 at 19:30 GMT: A year since Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, her family is continuing to fight for justice as Palestinian journalists face frequent threats to their safety and liberty. Palestinian journalists covering the impact of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem …

Al Jazeera renews pledge to seek justice for Shireen Abu Akleh
1 year, 7 months ago

Al Jazeera renews pledge to seek justice for Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

The Doha-based network demands accountability for the killing of its journalist on the first anniversary of her death. Al Jazeera Media Network has renewed its demand for accountability in the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces on the first anniversary of her death. “The Network renews its appeal to international human rights and press freedom organisations to …

US journalists renew calls for justice for Shireen Abu Akleh
1 year, 7 months ago

US journalists renew calls for justice for Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – Journalists in the United States have renewed calls for justice in the shooting death of Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces, stressing the need for an independent investigation one year after her killing. “We do not want to live in a world where a journalist like Shireen, who devoted her career to public good, is …

Will there ever be justice for Shireen Abu Akleh?
1 year, 7 months ago

Will there ever be justice for Shireen Abu Akleh?

Al Jazeera  

One year after Al Jazeera reporter was shot dead by the Israeli army, the search for justice goes on. It’s been one year since Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed while doing her job. After Israeli and United States investigations found the killing was unintentional, Shireen’s family and colleagues continued to call for an independent probe. What has …

One year on, family, friends, and fans honour Shireen Abu Akleh
1 year, 7 months ago

One year on, family, friends, and fans honour Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

The veteran Al Jazeera journalist is still a household name, one year after Israeli forces killed her. One year after veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces, nobody has been brought to justice for her murder. Shireen joined Al Jazeera in 1997 as a field journalist, one of a few female Palestinian journalists at the …

Press group calls for Israeli accountability in media deaths
1 year, 7 months ago

Press group calls for Israeli accountability in media deaths

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has systematically evaded accountability in the deaths of 20 journalists over the past two decades, launching slow and opaque investigations that have never resulted in prosecution or punishment, an international press-freedom group said in a report Tuesday. The Committee to Protect Journalists issued its report ahead of the one-year anniversary of the death of Shireen …

‘They silenced her’: The fight for justice for Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years ago

‘They silenced her’: The fight for justice for Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Family members, colleagues and lawyers explain why they are pursuing justice for the veteran journalist. ‘Time to take action’ Speaking at a press conference held shortly after the request had been submitted to the ICC, Lina, Abu Akleh’s niece, said her family supported the network’s request for an investigation. It’s time for the ICC to take action.” Speaking at the …

Al Jazeera Refers Israeli Forces To International Court Over Journalist’s Killing
2 years ago

Al Jazeera Refers Israeli Forces To International Court Over Journalist’s Killing

Huff Post  

News network Al Jazeera announced on Tuesday that it has referred the Israeli military forces to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, over the killing earlier this year of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. In its case to the ICC prosecutor, the Al Jazeera Media Network argued that evidence its legal team collected over the course of its investigation …

Al Jazeera wants the International Criminal Court to probe Palestinian reporter's death
2 years ago

Al Jazeera wants the International Criminal Court to probe Palestinian reporter's death

The Hindu  

News channel Al Jazeera on December 6 formally asked the International Criminal Court to investigate the fatal shooting of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh as she was reporting from a Palestinian refugee camp in May. Al Jazeera has accused the Israeli government of specifically targeting its journalists, calling Abu Akleh’s death a war crime. The news outlet wants ICC prosecutor Karim …

Al Jazeera wants court to probe Palestinian reporter’s death
2 years ago

Al Jazeera wants court to probe Palestinian reporter’s death

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE — News channel Al Jazeera on Tuesday formally asked the International Criminal Court to investigate the fatal shooting of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh as she was reporting from a Palestinian refugee camp in May. Al Jazeera has accused the Israeli government of specifically targeting its journalists, calling Abu Akleh’s death a war crime. The news outlet wants ICC …

Al Jazeera takes the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh to the ICC
2 years ago

Al Jazeera takes the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh to the ICC

Al Jazeera  

Network says evidence it presented overturns claims by Israeli authorities that the Palestinian journalist was killed in a crossfire. The Hague, the Netherlands – Al Jazeera Media Network has submitted a formal request to the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute those responsible for killing veteran Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Next steps Speaking outside the entrance of the …

Israel PM rejects US probe into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 1 month ago

Israel PM rejects US probe into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s departing Prime Minister Yair Lapid doubled down Tuesday on his government’s harsh condemnation of a reported investigation by the United States Department of Justice into the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American journalist, in the occupied West Bank. Echoing remarks by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz the day before, Lapid said that Israeli soldiers “will not …

U.S. probe of journalist’s death ‘important step’: Abu Akleh family
2 years, 1 month ago

U.S. probe of journalist’s death ‘important step’: Abu Akleh family

The Hindu  

The family of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was likely killed by an Israeli soldier, on Tuesday praised a U.S. decision to open a probe into her death. The Abu Akleh family noted that it had been asking for a U.S. probe “since the beginning”. The Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, which works to end the occupation, said …

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family welcome news of US investigation
2 years, 1 month ago

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family welcome news of US investigation

Al Jazeera  

Abu Akleh’s family have been calling for accountability since the journalist was killed by Israeli forces in May. The family of Shireen Abu Akleh say they are “encouraged” by the United States announcing an investigation into the Palestinian American Al Jazeera correspondent’s killing in May. In a statement released on Tuesday, the family said the US decision, first reported on …

Israel reveals US probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s death but says it ‘will not cooperate’
2 years, 1 month ago

Israel reveals US probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s death but says it ‘will not cooperate’

CNN  

CNN — A top Israeli official has confirmed the existence of a US investigation into the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh but said Israel’s government would not cooperate with the American probe, calling it a “mistake.” Defense Minister Benny Gantz revealed details of the previously unknown investigation by the Justice Department into the death of the Al Jazeera …

US to open investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh killing: Reports
2 years, 1 month ago

US to open investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh killing: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Multiple Israeli news outlets say US authorities informed Israel that they will probe Al Jazeera journalist’s killing. But Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said Israel would not cooperate with an external investigation into Abu Akleh’s killing. “The decision taken by the US Justice Department to conduct an investigation into the tragic passing of Shireen Abu Akleh, is a mistake,” Gantz …

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
2 years, 1 month ago

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Al Jazeera  

A Catholic mass has been held in memory of the Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist, who was killed by Israeli forces in May. The family of the veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been received by Pope Francis at the Vatican, nearly six months after she was shot dead by Israeli forces while covering an army raid in the …

Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank
2 years, 2 months ago

Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera  

At least 21 other Palestinians have been wounded after large numbers of Israeli forces raided the Old City of Nablus. At least six Palestinians have been killed and 21 wounded after Israeli forces raided several areas in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said. The ministry later reported that another Palestinian youth, Qusay al-Tamimi, was killed during confrontations with Israeli …

The family of slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh demands justice
2 years, 2 months ago

The family of slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh demands justice

NPR  

The family of slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh demands justice Enlarge this image toggle caption Rosie Scammell/AFP via Getty Images Rosie Scammell/AFP via Getty Images Lina Abu Akleh was thrust onto the global stage after her aunt was killed while reporting on an Israeli military raid in the Palestinian city of Jenin in May. Following international scrutiny, Israel …

One man killed, two journalists injured during Israeli military raid in West Bank
2 years, 2 months ago

One man killed, two journalists injured during Israeli military raid in West Bank

CNN  

CNN — A Palestinian man was killed and two journalists shot and injured by Israeli forces during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian authorities said Wednesday. Hits on a number of armed Palestinians were identified and one assailant was killed as a result of the shooting.” Regarding the two journalists injured, the IDF said “we are …

Al Jazeera journalist’s killing referred to ICC in complaint
2 years, 3 months ago

Al Jazeera journalist’s killing referred to ICC in complaint

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — A coalition of lawyers and advocacy groups said Tuesday it has referred the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to the International Criminal Court on behalf of her family, calling on prosecutors to investigate what it described as Israel’s deliberate targeting of the veteran reporter. Palestinian officials, Abu Akleh’s family and Al Jazeera accuse Israel …

Joint investigation finds Abu Akleh’s killing ‘deliberate’
2 years, 3 months ago

Joint investigation finds Abu Akleh’s killing ‘deliberate’

Al Jazeera  

A joint probe by Forensic Architecture and Al-Haq uncovers evidence that an Israeli sniper repeatedly shot at Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. A joint investigation by a London-based multidisciplinary research group and a Palestinian rights group has uncovered further evidence that refutes Israel’s account that the killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was a mistake. According to …

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family submits complaint to ICC
2 years, 3 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family submits complaint to ICC

Al Jazeera  

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family said they will do whatever they have to do to ensure accountability for her killing by an Israeli soldier. “Like we said before, and like other reports said previously, there were more than 16 shots fired towards Shireen and the media and her colleagues who were standing in that ally,” Anton Abu Akleh said. “That’s why …

Israeli PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Abu Akleh
2 years, 3 months ago

Israeli PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Soldiers have ‘full backing’ of Israeli government,’ Yair Lapid says regarding killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid has pushed back against suggestions of prosecuting a soldier who likely shot dead Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh while she was covering an Israeli army operation in the occupied West Bank in May. “There is …

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