The Latest Breaking News from Shireen Abu Akleh

Shireen Abu Akleh's voice was the soundtrack of my childhood. Her legacy lives on

As a young Palestinian girl, I copied Abu Akleh's TV sign-off. She was brave and unwavering – a true trailblazer for many other women to follow her path.

WEKU · May 25, 2022

‘Shireen Abu Akleh’s life matters,’ Al Jazeera tells UN

At informal UN Security Council meeting on press freedom, Al Jazeera’s Abderrahim Foukara urges independent probe.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022

Reconstruction of Al Jazeera Reporter’s Killing Points to Israeli Fire

Who killed Shireen Abu Akleh? Almost two weeks after the death of the veteran Palestinian-American reporter for Al Jazeera, a reconstruction by The Associated Press lends support to assertions from both Palestinian authorities and Abu Akleh's colleagues that the bullet that cut her down came from an Israeli gun. Any…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 24, 2022

Journalist Abu Akleh’s colleagues find strength in her legacy

Colleagues of slain Al Jazeera journalist say in life and death, she inspired them to tell the story of Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2022

US Lawmakers Demand FBI Investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh's Killing

Over 50 US lawmakers from the Democratic Party called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a US citizen. A group of 57 lawmakers sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, saying: "Given…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 22, 2022

Palestinian identity and Israel’s long attempt to suppress it

Israeli attack on funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh and confiscation of Palestinian flags are part of a decades-long pattern.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022

US urges probe, accountability for Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

Washington renews calls for investigation into journalist’s killing after Israeli military rules out criminal inquiry.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022

U.S. reiterates call for 'thorough and transparent' investigation into killing of Palestinian-American journalist

(Removes reference to Israeli forces)

Reuters · May 20, 2022

New video shows no fighting before journalist Abu Akleh’s killing

The video, verified by Al Jazeera, corroborates witness accounts, adds further proof that Israeli forces shot Abu Akleh.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022

Shireen Abu Akleh: US lawmakers demanding FBI investigate killing

Congressman Andre Carson tells Al Jazeera letter calling for US investigation into journalist’s killing gaining support.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022