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.

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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

Waters, who is currently under investigation for possible incitement by German police, may also have committed trademark abuse.

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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

"Good morning to every one but Roger Waters," tweeted the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

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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

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari was interviewed on CNN and mentioned, among other things, the anniversary of the death of the Al Jazeera journalist in Jenin.

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Al Jazeera allegedly obtains photo of bullet that killed Abu Akleh, funeral misconduct revealed

The IDF has concluded that Abu Akleh was not "intentionally shot by an IDF soldier," they said in a statement on Friday afternoon

JUNE 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Family and friends carry the coffin of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin, during her funeral in Jerusalem, May 13, 2022.

Israeli bullet likely killed Shireen Abu Akleh, Washington Post claims

A Washington Post report followed similar reports by CNN, NYT and Al Jazeera by claiming the Palestinian reporter was shot dead by an Israeli soldier.

JUNE 13, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
picture of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed by Israeli army gunfire during an Israeli raid, according to the Qatar-based news channel, is displayed in Al-Jazeera headquarter building in Doha, Qatar, May 11, 2022.

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JUNE 10, 2022ByMEDIA LINE
SHI’ITE WORSHIPERS beat their chests during the Ashura festival in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. Ashura, which falls on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, who was killed in the 7th-century battle of Kerbala.

Shireen Abu Akleh, Palestinians, Al Jazeera and press freedom - opinion

The accusation of a willful murder is made when among the nations of the Middle East it is in Israel alone that a free and critical press thrives

JUNE 9, 2022ByMARK REGEV
PALESTINIAN CHILDREN walk past a mural of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Bethlehem.

Romney, Ossoff urge ‘full and transparent investigation’ into Abu Akleh’s death

"We urge that the State Department ensure there is a full and transparent investigation and accountability for Ms. Akleh’s death," said US Senators Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia).

JUNE 7, 2022ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Shireen Abu Akleh

UN official, activists say slain terrorist another 'Palestinian journalist killed' by IDF

Ghufran Warasneh was shot when attempting to stab IDF troops, and was arrested for a previous stabbing attempt.

JUNE 6, 2022ByMICHAEL STARR
A knife used by a Palestinian woman who attempted to attack IDF soldier in al-Arroub, on June 1, 2022.

Bipartisan group calls on PA to release bullet that killed Abu Akleh

The signatories, 14 Democrats and 11 Republicans, include lawmakers known for their close ties to the center-right pro-Israel community.

JUNE 4, 2022ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
US Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) pauses while speaking about the bipartisan infrastructure vote in front of US Capitol in Washington, US

Blinken, Abbas talk maintaining calm, de-escalating tensions

The conversation between the two comes as Israeli National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata met in Washington with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.

MAY 31, 2022ByOMRI NAHMIAS
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with PA leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in March. The Biden administration treats leaders of the PA as children or worse, says the writer.

The Abu Akleh report is CNN's latest anti-Israel hit job - opinion

CNN published a report in which it claimed it had investigated Shireen Abu Akleh's death and determined that it had been an intentional Israeli hit.

MAY 26, 2022ByRUTHIE BLUM
A portrait of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed during an Israeli raid, is displayed during a special mass in her memory in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, May 16, 2022.

Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by IDF, PA investigators claim

Defense Minister Benny Gantz rejected the statements by the Palestinian attorney-general.

MAY 26, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH, TOVAH LAZAROFF
The body of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed in during a live fire exchange between Palestinians and IDF in Jenin, is brought to the offices of the news channel in Ramallah in the West Bank, May 11, 2022.