Shireen Abu Akleh street inaugurated in the heart of Ramallah
2 years, 7 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh street inaugurated in the heart of Ramallah

Al Jazeera  

A street in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah has been named after slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Ramallah, occupied West Bank – A street in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has been renamed after slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Ramallah’s mayor was accompanied by Abu Akleh’s family and Al Jazeera colleagues as he unveiled a stone memorial with a picture of Shireen and key events in her life. “No matter how many honours are bestowed on the memory of Shireen Abu Akleh, she is no longer alive and was assassinated,” Palestinian politician Hanan Ashrawi told Al Jazeera.

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What is Shireen Abu Akleh’s legacy to Palestinian journalism?
1 year, 10 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 …

1 Year Later, No One Has Been Held Accountable For Shireen Abu Akleh’s Death
1 year, 10 months ago

1 Year Later, No One Has Been Held Accountable For Shireen Abu Akleh’s Death

Huff Post  

A portrait of slain Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is framed with flowers ahead of the first anniversary of her death on May 7, 2023. “Over the past year, we were forced to grieve but at the same time trying to seek justice and accountability for the crime that was committed by Israel,” said Lina Abu Akleh, the journalist’s niece. …

One year on, family, friends, and fans honour Shireen Abu Akleh
1 year, 10 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, 10 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, …

Israel confirms US investigation into journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's killing
2 years, 4 months ago

Israel confirms US investigation into journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's killing

India TV News  

Highlights The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz made the statement on Twitter It is not unusual for US to mount probes into non-natural deaths of American citizens abroad The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist …

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 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 …

Israel says ‘high possibility’ its army killed Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 6 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 …

Infographic: How journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been honoured
2 years, 6 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 …

Photos: Murals mark 100 days since Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
2 years, 6 months ago

Photos: Murals mark 100 days since Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

Al Jazeera  

Shireen Abu Akleh, the Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli forces on May 11, was a veteran television correspondent who became a household name across the Arab world for her bold coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Abu Akleh was killed while covering Israeli army raids in the city of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. Born in Jerusalem …

Palestinians give bullet that killed Shireen Abu Akleh to US
2 years, 8 months ago

Palestinians give bullet that killed Shireen Abu Akleh to US

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian officials say they gave the bullet to United States experts for testing and received ‘guarantees’ Israel would not be involved. The Palestinian Authority has handed over to US forensic experts the bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank on May 11, according to Palestinian officials. The United Nations human …

UK service honours slain reporter Shireen Abu Akleh’s life, work
2 years, 8 months ago

UK service honours slain reporter Shireen Abu Akleh’s life, work

Al Jazeera  

The veteran Al Jazeera journalist was shot dead by Israeli forces on May 11. Dozens of people in the UK’s capital have attended a memorial service for Shireen Abu Akleh, the veteran Al Jazeera journalist who was shot dead by Israeli forces last month while on a reporting assignment in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. Reporting from the …

‘Shireen Abu Akleh’s life matters,’ Al Jazeera tells UN
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Shireen Abu Akleh’s life matters,’ Al Jazeera tells UN

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – Al Jazeera’s Washington bureau chief has called on the UN Security Council to ensure the protection of journalists, urging an independent and transparent probe into the killing of the network’s veteran reporter Shireen Abu Akleh. “Al Jazeera’s position is crystal clear: Shireen Abu Akleh’s life matters, and so does a transparent and independent investigation of her killing …

Journalist Abu Akleh’s colleagues find strength in her legacy
2 years, 9 months ago

Journalist Abu Akleh’s colleagues find strength in her legacy

Al Jazeera  

Colleagues of the slain Al Jazeera journalist say in life and death, she inspired them to tell the story of Palestinians. Shireen!” Within minutes, many of them were either in front of, or behind the camera, doing live news bulletins and telling the whole world the dreadful news as they received it: “Shireen was dead.” While still in shock over …

Shireen Abu Akleh: Israeli forces attack mourners carrying casket of dead Al Jazeera journalist
2 years, 9 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Israeli forces attack mourners carrying casket of dead Al Jazeera journalist

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 Israeli forces attacked a crowd …

Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh’s journalistic achievements
2 years, 9 months ago

Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh’s journalistic achievements

Al Jazeera  

A trailblazer for Arab women in media, Shireen Abu Akleh was known for her professionalism and commitment to the story. Much has been spoken of the life and legacy of Shireen Abu Akleh, the renowned veteran Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on May 11. :headphones: On #AJTheTake, we hear from people …

Shireen Abu Akleh: Palestinians united in memory of journalist
2 years, 9 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Palestinians united in memory of journalist

Al Jazeera  

For many, Shireen Abu Akleh was the voice of Palestine – outrage at her killing has brought together Palestinians from across religions and sects. Occupied East Jerusalem – As birds sat on the gravestone of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and chirped a cheerful morning tune, Mohammed Shennawy, a Palestinian Muslim from Nazareth, walked through the cemetery gates. Expanding on …

Mapping Shireen Abu Akleh solidarity protests
2 years, 10 months ago

Mapping Shireen Abu Akleh solidarity protests

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of protests have taken place across the globe after Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces on May 11. Demonstrators around the world have taken to the streets to protest against the killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Abu Akleh, 51, was fatally shot on May 11 when Israeli forces opened fire on …

Shireen Abu Akleh, slain Al Jazeera journalist, laid to rest in Jerusalem
2 years, 10 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh, slain Al Jazeera journalist, laid to rest in Jerusalem

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of Palestinians attended the funeral on Friday in Jerusalem for an Al Jazeera journalist who witnesses say was shot dead by Israeli forces earlier this week while covering a military raid in the occupied West Bank. Family and friends carry the coffin of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin in …

Outrage grows over killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 10 months ago

Outrage grows over killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The Hindu  

Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was honoured at a memorial service in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, amid calls for an independent probe into the reporter's death. Immediately following news of her death, Israel said that a Palestinian gunman might have fired the fatal shot during clashes with the Israeli military, with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett …

Lebanese take their fight with a century-old political order to the ballot box
2 years, 10 months ago

Lebanese take their fight with a century-old political order to the ballot box

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Israeli police use batons to beat people carrying Al Jazeera journalist’s coffin Israeli police used batons to beat crowds carrying the coffin of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh within the yard of the St. …

UN experts condemn Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, demand probe
2 years, 10 months ago

UN experts condemn Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, demand probe

Al Jazeera  

UN experts say authorities have an obligation not to harm journalists and Abu Akleh’s killing could be ‘war crime’. A panel of United Nations human rights experts have condemned the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh and said it may constitute a war crime. “The killing of Abu Akleh, who was clearly performing her duties as a journalist, …

Shireen Abu Akleh: Palestinians bid farewell to slain journalist
2 years, 10 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Palestinians bid farewell to slain journalist

Al Jazeera  

The Al Jazeera reporter’s body was taken from Ramallah to Jerusalem on Thursday, after she was killed by Israeli forces. Occupied East Jerusalem – Israeli forces forcibly prevented a funeral march for Shireen Abu Akleh, the Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by Israeli forces this week while reporting in the occupied West Bank, by attacking mourners carrying her casket …

Lessons from Shireen Abu Akleh’s life, and death
2 years, 10 months ago

Lessons from Shireen Abu Akleh’s life, and death

Al Jazeera  

For Al Jazeera’s reporter in Gaza, Maram Humaid, Shireen Abu Akleh was an inspiration to become a journalist. Memories came back of watching Shireen while I was growing up, a presence on screen for the last 20 years, a young woman journalist carrying a microphone with an Al Jazeera logo, reporting news from Jerusalem, Jenin, Ramallah, and Israel’s repeated incursions …

UN experts condemn Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing: Latest updates
2 years, 10 months ago

UN experts condemn Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing: Latest updates

Al Jazeera  

UN human rights experts have condemned the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, and called for a prompt, transparent, thorough and independent investigation into her death. 13 May 2022 - 16:56 GMT Al Jazeera condemns Israeli forces’ attack on mourners Al Jazeera has condemned in a statement Israeli forces’ attack on mourners who carried the coffin of “murdered” …

Slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh laid to rest
2 years, 10 months ago

Slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh laid to rest

Al Jazeera  

Abu Akleh was fatally shot by Israeli forces while reporting in the occupied West Bank. Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been laid to rest in a cemetery in occupied East Jerusalem, three days after she was fatally shot by Israeli forces while reporting on a raid in the occupied West Bank. Some mourners hoisted Palestinian flags, with …

Palestinians Mourn Al Jazeera Journalist They Say Israeli Soldiers Killed
2 years, 10 months ago

Palestinians Mourn Al Jazeera Journalist They Say Israeli Soldiers Killed

Huff Post  

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Thousands gathered to mourn a slain Al Jazeera journalist in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Thursday, as the head of the Palestinian Authority blamed Israel for her death and rejected Israeli calls for a joint investigation. Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American reporter who covered the Mideast conflict for more than 25 years, was …

Photos: State service in Ramallah for Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 10 months ago

Photos: State service in Ramallah for Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

The body of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh arrived at the presidential compound in Ramallah on Thursday, where Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas took part in a memorial ceremony. The veteran Al Jazeera journalist, one of the satellite channel’s best-known reporters, was shot and killed Wednesday by Israeli forces while covering an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank. …

Palestinians mourn journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, call for justice
2 years, 10 months ago

Palestinians mourn journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, call for justice

Al Jazeera  

State service for the slain Al Jazeera journalist took place in Ramallah before her body arrived in Jerusalem. Ramallah, occupied West Bank – A state service for the slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh took place in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, a day after she was killed by Israeli forces. “We reject the joint investigation with Israel into …

The ‘voice of Palestine’ gunned down: How Shireen Abu Akleh fell victim to the conflict she covered
2 years, 10 months ago

The ‘voice of Palestine’ gunned down: How Shireen Abu Akleh fell victim to the conflict she covered

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. On Wednesday morning, Shireen Abu Akleh fell victim to …

Shireen Abu Akleh: Al Jazeera accuses Israel of shooting dead journalist in West Bank
2 years, 10 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Al Jazeera accuses Israel of shooting dead journalist in West Bank

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. In a statement, Al Jazeera called on the international …

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed amid gunfight in West Bank
2 years, 10 months ago

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed amid gunfight in West Bank

Op India  

On Wednesday, Shireen Abu Akleh, a senior journalist at Al Jazeera, was shot dead amid gunfire between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen in the West Bank. Thé moment Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was pronounced dead after being shot by Israel forces while reporting in Jenin, thé occupied West Bank. This morning, in Jenin, terrorists heard saying: “They’ve hit …

Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh killed during Israeli raid in West Bank
2 years, 10 months ago

Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

Deccan Chronicle  

Jerusalem: A journalist for Al Jazeera was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin early Wednesday. The military said it is “investigating the event and looking into the possibility that the journalists were hit by the Palestinian gunmen.” Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that based on the information they had …

Al Jazeera Reporter Shireen Abu Akleh Killed During Israeli Raid In West Bank
2 years, 10 months ago

Al Jazeera Reporter Shireen Abu Akleh Killed During Israeli Raid In West Bank

Huff Post  

JERUSALEM — Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed while covering an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin early Wednesday. Abu Akleh, a well-known Palestinian reporter for the broadcaster's Arabic language channel, was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin early Wednesday, …

Shireen Abu Akleh: Al Jazeera reporter killed by Israeli forces
2 years, 10 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Al Jazeera reporter killed by Israeli forces

Al Jazeera  

Israeli forces shot Abu Akleh in the head while she was on assignment in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Ramallah, Occupied West Bank – Israeli forces have shot dead Al Jazeera’s journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses and the Palestinian health ministry. “The first bullet hit me and the second bullet hit Shireen …

Shireen Abu Akleh: A trailblazer who gave voice to Palestinians
2 years, 10 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: A trailblazer who gave voice to Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh was a brave and kind journalist with an infectious laugh who was devoted to telling stories about ordinary Palestinians. Friends and colleagues described Abu Akleh as a brave and kind reporter with an “infectious laugh” who gave voice to the struggles of Palestinians over a career spanning nearly three decades. “Our loss is so huge,” …

Shireen Abu Akleh, journalist killed in the West Bank, was ‘the voice of Palestinian suffering’
2 years, 10 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh, journalist killed in the West Bank, was ‘the voice of Palestinian suffering’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. “I will never forget the magnitude of destruction or the feeling that death was sometimes close,” Abu Akleh said of her coverage of Israel’s 2002 incursion into the West Bank in a video published by …

Shireen Abu Akleh: Al Jazeera journalist shot dead while covering Israeli military operation in West Bank
2 years, 10 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Al Jazeera journalist shot dead while covering Israeli military operation in West Bank

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was fatally shot while covering an Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin on Wednesday. The event is being examined.” Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed in the West Bank Wednesday, the network said. “Very sad to learn of the death of American …

Shireen Abu Akleh: Today, all Palestinians are mourning
2 years, 10 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh: Today, all Palestinians are mourning

Al Jazeera  

This morning, a beep on my phone woke me up at 8am. But I froze when I actually read the short message: “Shireen Abu Akleh – 51 years old – 11/05/2022 – Jenin Refugee Camp”. Shireen Abu Akleh was an icon in Palestine and the Arab world. So many journalists from my generation and even older prepared for the profession …

The world reacts to the killing of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 10 months ago

The world reacts to the killing of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces triggers outpouring of condemnation and condolences. “We are heartbroken by and strongly condemn the killing of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank,” Ned Price, US State Department Spokesman, said on Twitter. Afghanistan Like other countries, Afghanistan’s foreign ministry paid tribute to the Palestinian veteran journalist and said in …

Slain Al Jazeera journalist was familiar face of Palestinian coverage
2 years, 10 months ago

Slain Al Jazeera journalist was familiar face of Palestinian coverage

LA Times  

Shireen Abu Akleh, a journalist for Al Jazeera network slain Wednesday, is shown in an undated photo with the golden Dome of the Rock shrine at Al Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem in the background on left. × The body of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed Wednesday, was carried to Al Jazeera’s headquarters …

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed by Israeli forces
2 years, 10 months ago

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed by Israeli forces

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, May 11 at 19:30GMT: On Wednesday veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. In video footage of the incident, Abu Akleh can be seen wearing a blue flak jacket clearly marked with the word “PRESS”. In a statement, Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the “blatant murder” …

Al Jazeera journalist shot dead in Israel; Dutch FM shocked
2 years, 10 months ago

Al Jazeera journalist shot dead in Israel; Dutch FM shocked

NL Times  

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead in the West Bank on Wednesday, reportedly by the Israeli army. "Shocked by the tragic death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akkhleh on the West Bank," Hoekstra said on Twitter. Al Jazeera and the Palestinian authorities report that the Israeli army shot Abu Akleh while she reported on a raid …

Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while reporting on an Israeli raid
2 years, 10 months ago

Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while reporting on an Israeli raid

NPR  

Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while reporting on an Israeli raid Enlarge this image toggle caption Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images Veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed while reporting on an Israeli army raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank for Al Jazeera, the TV network reported on Wednesday. Al Jazeera …

Al Jazeera staff in Washington, DC mourn Abu Akleh
2 years, 10 months ago

Al Jazeera staff in Washington, DC mourn Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Journalists gathered in the US capital to hold a moment of silence for their beloved colleague Shireen Abu Akleh. Washington, DC – Journalists based in Washington, DC gathered outside Al Jazeera’s bureau to commemorate the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, as news of her killing continues to spark outrage around the world. Our colleague Shireen Abu Akleh worked for Al …

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