Justice for Shireen: The Israeli investigation – Part 1
2 years, 3 months ago

Justice for Shireen: The Israeli investigation – Part 1

Al Jazeera  

Witnesses describe what they saw on the day Shireen Abu Akleh was killed and why Israel’s investigation is wrong. Halla Mohieddeen: It wasn’t until two years ago that Shatha got to know her as … just … Shireen. Halla Mohieddeen: Dan Owen is also Israeli and the author of a report with the Israeli rights group, Yesh Din, digging into the policy of Israel’s military when it comes to these sorts of investigations. Dan Owen: Behind the soldier, there’s a whole system, leading to that moment where the soldier opens fire upon a Palestinian teen or woman or… Halla Mohieddeen: Or a journalist. Halla Mohieddeen: Shatha, Mujahed, Al Jazeera and the family of Shireen Abu Akleh and her millions of fans throughout the Arab world haven’t given up though.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

One month on, still no justice in sight for our beloved Shireen
2 years, 6 months ago

One month on, still no justice in sight for our beloved Shireen

Al Jazeera  

But this does not mean there is no hope. One month has passed since the assassination of beloved Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli military in Jenin. Indeed, justice for Shireen is still as distant as it has always been – as distant as it always is for every single one of the Palestinian victims of Israel’s decades-long …

Shireen Abu Akleh: US still thinks Israel should lead probe
2 years, 6 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: US still thinks Israel should lead probe

Al Jazeera  

Antony Blinken had called for ‘independent’ investigation, but State Department says US position has not changed. Washington, DC – The administration of US President Joe Biden has said it still believes Israel should lead the investigation into the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. On May 11, the same day that Abu Akleh was fatally shot, State Department spokesperson …

Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing exposes the grave perils of reporting freely in Palestine
2 years, 6 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing exposes the grave perils of reporting freely in Palestine

The Hindu  

Published : May 30, 2022 06:00 IST The cold-blooded killing on May 11 of the veteran Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli security forces has once again put the international spotlight on Israel’s brutal policies in the occupied territories and exposed the double standards of Israel and the US, its main ally and patron, on human rights in the …

Palestine asks ICC to investigate Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
2 years, 7 months ago

Palestine asks ICC to investigate Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian FM al-Maliki says Abu Akleh’s case, along with other Israeli violations, has been submitted to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. “We have documented and submitted a file about it to the ICC prosecutor alongside other Israeli violations,” Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki told Anadolu Agency on Monday. “The inability to inspect the bullet, which is being held …

Israel will not investigate Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
2 years, 7 months ago

Israel will not investigate Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

Al Jazeera  

The Israeli military believes the investigation would lead to controversy in Israel; Abu Akleh family not surprised, calls for transparent probe. The Israeli military is not planning to investigate the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, according to Israeli media, leading her family to reiterate their call for a transparent probe into her shooting. The IDF has confirmed …

‘I lost a sister’: Shireen Abu Akleh honoured at Washington vigil
2 years, 7 months ago

‘I lost a sister’: Shireen Abu Akleh honoured at Washington vigil

Al Jazeera  

US attendees pay tribute to the slain Al Jazeera journalist and call for an independent investigation into her killing. Washington, DC – Hundreds of Palestinian rights supporters and press freedom advocates have gathered in Washington, DC to pay tribute and demand justice for Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank …

Israel ‘investigating soldier’ in journalist Abu Akleh’s killing
2 years, 7 months ago

Israel ‘investigating soldier’ in journalist Abu Akleh’s killing

Al Jazeera  

Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces on Wednesday during a military raid in the West Bank town of Jenin. The Israeli military is increasingly accepting the possibility that one of its soldiers killed veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, with reports emerging that Israel is investigating the likelihood that one of its soldiers shot her during a …

Some truths about Shireen Abu Akleh’s murder
2 years, 7 months ago

Some truths about Shireen Abu Akleh’s murder

Al Jazeera  

She was not ‘killed’. This time, some US politicians and diplomats said they were “very sad” that Abu Akleh had been shot in the face. They said that there needed to be a “thorough investigation” into who, precisely, shot Abu Akleh in the face. Abu Akleh’s “unfortunate death,” he suggested on Twitter, was a case of Palestinian on Palestinian violence. …

Shireen Abu Akleh: US activists slam ‘impunity’ for Israeli abuse
2 years, 7 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: US activists slam ‘impunity’ for Israeli abuse

Al Jazeera  

Advocates say US should not allow Israel to investigate itself for killing of second American citizen this year. “These are atrocities that the international community has witnessed time and time again – whether recorded on live footage or not – and we have never seen accountability.” On Wednesday, Price said repeatedly when pressed by reporters at a State Department briefing …

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