Shireen Abu Akleh: Who said what in US Congress on slain reporter
2 years, 7 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Who said what in US Congress on slain reporter

Al Jazeera  

Many US lawmakers condemned the killing of Abu Akleh and called for an investigation, but few mentioned Israel by name. “The killing of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is an horrific tragedy,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a staunch supporter of Israel, wrote on Twitter. “Veteran American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was simply doing her job when she was shot and killed early this morning,” he said in a statement on Wednesday. Ro Khanna, a House progressive representing a district in California, wrote in a social media post, “The killing of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is devastating and a blatant assault on the freedom of the press.” New York Representative Yvette Clarke said the killing is “yet another reason why we need a path to a two-state solution in the region”. https://t.co/rBt2yM9bsK — Yvette D. Clarke May 11, 2022 Congresswoman Marie Newman, who often criticises Israeli abuses against Palestinians, said she was “extremely concerned by reports that Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed by Israeli forces while wearing a press vest and reporting in the West Bank”.

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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. …

US report on Abu Akleh killing must be made public, senator urges
1 year, 6 months ago

US report on Abu Akleh killing must be made public, senator urges

Al Jazeera  

Chris Van Hollen says though US did not conduct an independent investigation, the government report provides ‘important insights’. Washington, DC – A United States senator has called on President Joe Biden’s administration to make public a government report on the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Still, the senator said the report provides “very important insights” into the …

‘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 …

Shireen Abu Akleh killing: Advocates decry ‘abhorrent’ US stance
1 year, 7 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh killing: Advocates decry ‘abhorrent’ US stance

Al Jazeera  

One year after Al Jazeera journalist was killed, rights advocates say Biden administration is shielding Israeli abuses. Paul O’Brien, executive director of Amnesty International USA O’Brien decried the Biden administration’s response to the killing of the Al Jazeera journalist and called for a “thorough and independent” investigation. Tariq Kenney-Shawa, US policy fellow at Palestinian think tank Al-Shabaka Kenney-Shawa called the …

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 …

Timeline: How US stance shifted on killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
1 year, 7 months ago

Timeline: How US stance shifted on killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

The Biden administration’s position on the killing has shifted over time despite repeated US calls for ‘accountability’. Washington, DC – While the United States has called for “accountability” in last year’s killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Washington’s position on the incident has been marred by inconsistencies. US officials started out by urging the criminal prosecution of Abu …

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 …

Photos: Hundreds commemorate Shireen Abu Akleh in memorial mass
1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Hundreds commemorate Shireen Abu Akleh in memorial mass

Al Jazeera  

Occupied East Jerusalem – The sound of hymns and the smell of incense filled the chapel where hundreds of people gathered for a memorial mass to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. “The bullet that killed her left us all in pain and changed our entire lives,” Linah Abu Akleh, Shireen’s niece, …

‘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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Shireen Abu Akleh: Key US senator demands answers on killing
2 years, 3 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Key US senator demands answers on killing

Al Jazeera  

Patrick Leahy suggests US assistance to Israel could be restricted to ensure accountability for journalist’s killing. Washington, DC – United States Senator Patrick Leahy, a senior Democrat, has raised a series of questions about the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh in a statement that also suggested that US aid to Israel could be restricted to ensure accountability. On Thursday, the …

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 …

Israeli army: ‘High probability’ soldier killed reporter
2 years, 3 months ago

Israeli army: ‘High probability’ soldier killed reporter

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The Israeli military on Monday announced the long-awaited results of its investigation into the deadly shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, saying there was a “high probability” an Israeli soldier had mistakenly killed her during a raid in the occupied West Bank last May. Nabil Abu Rdeneh, spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, dismissed the announcement …

Israel’s shifting narratives on the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 3 months ago

Israel’s shifting narratives on the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Changing its tune several times, Israel has now concluded it is ‘highly possible’ one of its soldiers killed Shireen Abu Akleh. The Israeli government and military narrative on the May 11 killing of Al Jazeera’s veteran Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has shifted numerous times over the past few months. Here is a timeline of Israel’s shifting narrative: ‘The Palestinians …

Shireen Abu Akleh: How Biden team redefined ‘accountability’
2 years, 3 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: How Biden team redefined ‘accountability’

Al Jazeera  

Abu Akleh’s niece says Washington’s push to turn the page on the killing of the Al Jazeera journalist is ’embarrassing’. Washington, DC – Hours after Israeli forces fatally shot Shireen Abu Akleh in May, the US Department of State called for the veteran Al Jazeera journalist’s killers to be prosecuted “to the fullest extent of the law”. Months later, after …

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 …

Justice for Shireen: The American investigation – Part 2
2 years, 3 months ago

Justice for Shireen: The American investigation – Part 2

Al Jazeera  

Can the US government hold Israel accountable for the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh? Halla Mohieddeen: If you’ve been following Shireen’s case, you’ve probably heard Lina Abu Akleh talk about her aunt. Halla Mohieddeen: So the Abu Akleh family has a key demand: a US-led investigation into Shireen’s killing. Halla Mohieddeen: Now, Katherine’s also consulting the Abu Akleh family. Halla …

Israel says ‘high possibility’ its army killed Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 3 months ago

Israel says ‘high possibility’ its army killed Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Israel says it will not launch a criminal investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist who was shot in the head. Ramallah, Occupied West Bank – Israel has said there is a “high possibility” that slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was “accidentally hit” by Israeli army fire but added that it would not be launching a criminal …

Israeli inquiry into Shireen Abu Akleh killing draws condemnation
2 years, 3 months ago

Israeli inquiry into Shireen Abu Akleh killing draws condemnation

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian officials, human rights campaigners, and the family of Shireen Abu Akleh have criticised the Israeli military investigation, which said there is a “high possibility” that the Al Jazeera journalist was “accidentally hit” by an Israeli soldier. “We will continue to demand that the US government follow through with its stated commitments to accountability.” Abu Akleh Family Response to Israel’s …

‘We will bring justice’: US press club honours Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 3 months ago

‘We will bring justice’: US press club honours Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has posthumously received the National Press Club President’s Award honouring her contribution to journalism, as calls continue to demand accountability for her killing. The National Press Club, which describes itself as the “world’s leading professional organization for journalists”, has joined other press freedom advocates in calling for an independent probe into …

Abu Akleh killing: 100 days on, family still fighting for justice
2 years, 4 months ago

Abu Akleh killing: 100 days on, family still fighting for justice

Al Jazeera  

Absence of a US investigation into the Palestinian American reporter’s killing by Israel shows a ‘lack of accountability’, says family. “The US needs to step up and conduct an investigation into the murder of their own citizen and journalist,” Abu Akleh’s niece Lina told Al Jazeera. In addition to Al Jazeera’s reporting, witness accounts and investigations carried out by the …

Infographic: How journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been honoured
2 years, 4 months ago

Infographic: How journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been honoured

Al Jazeera  

Several universities, institutes and organisations have named awards, scholarships and memorials after the veteran Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on May 11. August 18 marks 100 days since veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces while on assignment in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Al …

‘We want to know’: Shireen Abu Akleh’s family demands US probe
2 years, 4 months ago

‘We want to know’: Shireen Abu Akleh’s family demands US probe

Al Jazeera  

The family of Shireen Abu Akleh has called on the United States to investigate the killing of the Al Jazeera journalist, who was fatally shot by Israeli forces in May, renewing calls for answers and accountability in the case. Shireen wasn’t even the first US citizen killed by Israel this year.” Tony Abu Akleh, the slain journalist’s brother, called for …

Shireen Abu Akleh family meets Blinken in Washington
2 years, 4 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh family meets Blinken in Washington

Al Jazeera  

Family members of Shireen Abu Akleh have met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to renew their demands for justice for the Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist, who was fatally shot by Israeli forces in May. Lina Abu Akleh, the journalist’s niece, said the family stressed at the meeting on Tuesday the need for a “US investigation that leads to real …

Family of slain Palestinian American journalist seeks justice from U.S. officials
2 years, 4 months ago

Family of slain Palestinian American journalist seeks justice from U.S. officials

LA Times  

The family of slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen abu Akleh was in Washington on Tuesday to lobby officials for justice and a full accounting of the veteran reporter’s death during an Israeli military raid in May. “We are here to demand justice and a credible investigation by the U.S.,” the journalist’s 27-year-old niece, Lina abu Akleh, said in an interview …

Meeting with Shireen Abu Akleh’s family not on Biden’s schedule
2 years, 5 months ago

Meeting with Shireen Abu Akleh’s family not on Biden’s schedule

Al Jazeera  

US president appears to rebuff request for meeting with slain journalist’s family during visit to Israel and occupied West Bank. US President Joe Biden appears to have rejected a request by Shireen Abu Akleh’s family to meet with him during his visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank this week, as pressure mounts on the United States to ensure …

Shireen Abu Akleh family’s letter to Joe Biden: Full text
2 years, 5 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh family’s letter to Joe Biden: Full text

Al Jazeera  

As Joe Biden prepares to embark on his first trip to Israel as US president, the family of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has sent him a letter laying out a list of demands to ensure accountability for her killing in the occupied West Bank in May. The letter on Friday berated Biden for what it called efforts by …

‘Sense of betrayal’: Abu Akleh’s family demands action from Biden
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Sense of betrayal’: Abu Akleh’s family demands action from Biden

Al Jazeera  

The family of Shireen Abu Akleh has expressed outrage at US President Joe Biden, accusing his administration of whitewashing what it called “the extrajudicial killing” of the Al Jazeera journalist by Israeli forces. “We, the family of Shireen Abu Akleh, write to express our grief, outrage and sense of betrayal concerning your administration’s abject response to the extrajudicial killing of …

‘Not about justice’: Advocates slam US line on Abu Akleh killing
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Not about justice’: Advocates slam US line on Abu Akleh killing

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian rights supporters say the US assessment aims to sweep the issue under the rug ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel. Washington, DC – The Biden administration’s handling of the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has infuriated Palestinian rights advocates who say Washington continues to ensure impunity for Israeli abuses even when they target journalists …

US: Israeli fire likely killed reporter; no final conclusion
2 years, 5 months ago

US: Israeli fire likely killed reporter; no final conclusion

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials said Monday the bullet that killed veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was likely fired from an Israeli position. U.S. security officials examined the results of separate Palestinian and Israeli investigations and “concluded that gunfire from IDF positions was likely responsible for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh,” Price said in a statement, referring to …

‘We will fight for justice’: Abu Akleh family slams killing probe
2 years, 5 months ago

‘We will fight for justice’: Abu Akleh family slams killing probe

Al Jazeera  

The niece of Shireen Abu Akleh said her family is “very disappointed” at the US State Department statement that said independent investigators could not reach a definitive conclusion regarding the bullet that killed the Al Jazeera reporter on May 11 but said they remain undeterred in their fight for justice and accountability. On Monday, the State Department said investigators had …

‘US-backed Israeli whitewash’: Abu Akleh probe sparks anger
2 years, 5 months ago

‘US-backed Israeli whitewash’: Abu Akleh probe sparks anger

Al Jazeera  

US State Department says investigation could not conclusively determine origin of the bullet that killed the journalist. “We say Israel killed Shireen Abu Akleh and it has to be held responsible for the crime it has committed.” Israeli prime minister Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid said that an internal Israeli army investigation had found that there was no intention to …

Shot that killed Al Jazeera reporter likely fired from Israelis, U.S. officials conclude
2 years, 5 months ago

Shot that killed Al Jazeera reporter likely fired from Israelis, U.S. officials conclude

LA Times  

Yellow tape marks bullet holes on a tree at the site where Palestinian American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed in May in the West Bank city of Jenin. U.S. officials said Monday the bullet that killed veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was likely fired from an Israeli position. U.S. security officials examined the …

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