Shireen Abu Akleh Archives

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‘Incredulous’: Shireen Abu Akleh’s family, world outraged over US ‘whitewashed’ probe

Qatar had strongly condemned the killing of the veteran journalist and the horrifying crackdowns on her funeral. A United States statement on its examination of the bullet used by an…

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US claims bullet that killed journalist Abu Akleh likely fired ‘unintentionally’ from Israelis

Global calls to hold Israel accountable for war crimes grew louder in the aftermath of Abu Akleh’s killing. The United States said it could not reach a conclusion in its…

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Qatar to rebuild, name destroyed Gaza media tower after slain journalist: reports

Qatar is placed among top countries worldwide helping rebuild the besieged Gaza Strip following the occupation aggression in 2021, with a grant estimated at $500 million. A top Qatari official…

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US calls for ‘independent probe’ into killing of Palestinian journalist Abu Akleh

In what seems to be a change of tune following pressure from a journalist, US Secretary of State has now called for an “independent” probe into the murder of Palestinian…

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Israel will not punish police for attacking Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral

More than a month into the killing of the journalist, there has been an absence of accountability. Israel will not punish occupation forces behind attacks seen attacking the funeral of…

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US Republican senator calls for ‘transparent’ probe into Israeli killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

According to a 2021 Gallup survey, 79% of Republicans and 33% of Liberal Democrats said they sympathise with Israel. Republican US Senator Mitt Romney has urged the Joe Biden administration…

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Al Jazeera calls on UN Security Council to investigate killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

Reports by the Associated Press (AP) and CNN amplified the testimonies of witnesses at the site where the journalist was deliberately targeted. Al Jazeera’s Washington bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara told…

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Saying Israel ‘spreads misinformation’ is an understatement

The Israeli government’s strategy is: blame Palestinians first, repeat the message then “prove it” later. In the very first hours of Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, the Israeli propaganda machine went…

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Amir Tamim slams double standards in concerns over Shireen Abu Akleh killing

The Qatari leader also addressed the unfair criticism his country has faced for hosting the World Cup. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has slammed double standards in…

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