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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Arpan Rai

New York Times investigation adds to growing body of reports blaming Israel for killing Al Jazeera journalist

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Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was “most likely” shot by an Israeli soldier from an elite unit, a new month-long investigation by The New York Times has concluded.

Abu Akleh, an Al Jazeera correspondent, was shot dead on 11 May while covering a raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin. The Qatari-based broadcaster said the well-known Palestinian and American reporter was killed by Israeli, saying it based this assessment on photos, videos and witness testimony from that day.

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