Shireen abu Akleh

US senator presses for declassified report on Al Jazeera reporter's killing

One of the most recognizable journalists covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for two decades, Abu Akleh was killed in May 2022.

 Shireen Abu Akleh
 British musician and co-founder of the Pink Floyd band Roger Waters performs on stage at the Accor Arena in Paris, on May 3, 2023.

Roger Waters could face legal issues for use of Anne Frank's name - UKLFI

Former rock band "Pink Floyd" musician Roger Waters performs on stage during his tour, at Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington, US, September 18, 2022.

Roger Waters dresses up as SS officer, compares Anne Frank to Abu Akleh

 A PALESTINIAN MAN draws a mural of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip.

IDF spokesman apologizes for Abu Akleh death


CPJ: No accountability for journalists killed by IDF

The CPJ report examines the cases of 20 journalists, 18 of whom were Palestinian, that it believes were killed by the IDF since 2001.

Journalists mourn next to the body of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed during IDF-Palestinian clashes in Jenin on May 11, 2022.

US: Updated report to say Abu Akleh likely killed by errant IDF gunfire

An initial report compiled last summer by the USSC had concluded that the IDF may have accidentally shot her.

 PALESTINIAN CHILDREN walk past a mural of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Bethlehem.

Israeli government's biggest challenge is saving face, former PM Bennett says

While conceding that some degree of reform is needed, Bennett said that “it has to be moderate and incremental.”

 Former prime minister Naftali Bennett adresses the Israeli parliament during a "40 signatures debate" in the plenum hall of the Israeli parliament, on June 13, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90

New US report on Abu Akleh killing must be released, senator says

The request was made by Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen in a letter sent to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday.

A Palestinian walks in front of a mural depicting the slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden at Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 13, 2022.

Second-guessing Israel: A nasty sport gaining popularity in Washington - opinion

Israel’s new government, which finally may be formed in the coming week, will have to push back hard against this increasingly brazen, vulgar and hypocritical trend.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken knows, or should know, that Israel does not condone violence and seeks to avoid civilian casualties wherever possible, says the writer.

UN calling Zakarneh's death 'shocking' shows they don't have a clue - editorial

Death is only "shocking" when Israel inadvertently kills an innocent Palestinian, not when an Israeli is targeted by Palestinian terrorists.

Palestinian gunmen and mourners attend the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian Jana Zakarneh, killed during an Israeli army raid, in the West Bank city Jenin, December 12, 2022.

Why did the IDF react differently to Abu Akleh, Jana Zakarneh killings? - analysis

The IDF probably got the public relations response right this time, and the Jewish state will avoid an unforced error of negative media coverage.

A Palestinian walks in front of a mural depicting the slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden at Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 13, 2022.

When antisemites sue the Jews: Lessons for Al Jazeera - opinion

If Al Jazeera’s directors are not familiar with Benjamin Freedman, this might be the time to read up on him, lest they expose facts about themselves they'd prefer not be public.

 AL JAZEERA headquarters in Doha, Qatar: The suit that Al Jazeera has filed at the ICC could shine an embarrassing spotlight on the network itself, says the writer.

Chief ICC Prosecutor Khan hopes to visit 'Palestine' in 2023

The comment comes the day after Al Jazeera files a complaint against Israelis over the Abu Akleh killing.

 IDF Abu Akleh probe is more than just an investigation.

US objects to Al Jazeera's plea for ICC to pick up Abu Akleh case

Al Jazeera's submission to the ICC is not limited to Abu Akleh's death but takes into account prior attacks against the news agency.

 Palestinians visit the site where journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was killed, in the West Bank city of Jenin, May 18, 2022.

Al Jazeera files complaint against IDF at ICC over Abu Akleh killing

Previous investigations into the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh concluded that she was most likely killed by an accidental bullet from an IDF soldier.

 A Palestinian girl protests in support of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, as US President Joe Biden visits Augusta Victoria Hospital, in Jerusalem