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‘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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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We, Shireen Abu Akleh’s family, want a meeting with Joe Biden
2 years, 5 months ago

We, Shireen Abu Akleh’s family, want a meeting with Joe Biden

Al Jazeera  

During his visit to the occupied West Bank, the US president should sit down with us to discuss what his administration can do to hold my aunt’s killer accountable. There is another meeting that Biden should add to his itinerary; one with my family – the family of the late renowned Palestinian American journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. Though Israel initially …

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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 …

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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 …

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How Biden’s Israel approach bets on ‘short’ public attention span
2 years, 6 months ago

How Biden’s Israel approach bets on ‘short’ public attention span

Al Jazeera  

One month after killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Washington has yet to condemn Israel or back third-party investigation. “So that is continuing unfortunately, and governments on purpose bet on the short attention span of the public.” On the one-month anniversary of the killing of Abu Akleh on Saturday, Al Jazeera examines the Biden administration’s response to this and other key …

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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 …

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A week on, Shireen Abu Akleh’s family grieves and wants justice
2 years, 7 months ago

A week on, Shireen Abu Akleh’s family grieves and wants justice

Al Jazeera  

Shireen Abu Akleh’s brother and niece tell Al Jazeera that her killing was an attempt to silence her voice. Seeking justice For Lina’s dad – Anton, or Tony – Abu Akleh, his younger sister and confidante, was the family problem solver, and a second mother to his children. “She loved them and took care of them while I travelled for …

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Palestinians mark 74th Nakba amid anger over journalist’s killing
2 years, 7 months ago

Palestinians mark 74th Nakba amid anger over journalist’s killing

Al Jazeera  

Solemn anniversary comes at a time when many are angered by the killing of Al Jazeera veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. 15 May 2022 - 16:49 GMT Palestinian embassy in Doha marks Nakba Day by holding memorial for Shireen Abu Akleh Members of the Palestinian community and colleagues of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh have gathered in Qatar’s capital to …

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Shireen Abu Akleh funeral: Antony Blinken condemns ‘intrusion’ by Israel
2 years, 7 months ago

Shireen Abu Akleh funeral: Antony Blinken condemns ‘intrusion’ by Israel

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Saturday condemned the Israeli security forces for ‘intruding’ into the funeral procession of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed on May 10 while covering an Israeli raid in the city of Jenin, West Bank. “We are deeply troubled by the images of Israeli police intruding into the funeral procession of Palestinian American Shireen …

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Funeral For Journalist Killed In Israeli Raid Disrupted By Israeli Police
2 years, 7 months ago

Funeral For Journalist Killed In Israeli Raid Disrupted By Israeli Police

Huff Post  

Mourners react during the burial of slain veteran Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh at the Mount Zion Cemetery outside Jerusalem's Old City on May 13, two days after she was killed while covering an Israeli army raid in the West Bank. HAZEM BADER via Getty Images Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was laid to rest in Jerusalem on …

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Shireen Abu Akleh, slain Al Jazeera journalist, laid to rest in Jerusalem
2 years, 7 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 …

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Lessons from Shireen Abu Akleh’s life, and death
2 years, 7 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 …

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Palestinians mourn journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, call for justice
2 years, 7 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 …

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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 …

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Al Jazeera condemns Israel’s killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
2 years, 7 months ago

Al Jazeera condemns Israel’s killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera  

Below is Al Jazeera Media Network’s statement on the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh: In a blatant murder, violating international laws and norms, the Israeli occupation forces assassinated in cold blood Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Palestine, Shireen Abu Akleh, targeting her with live fire early this morning, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, while conducting her journalistic duty, clearly wearing a …

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