Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, warned Sunday against a planned march by Jewish nationalists through Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, saying the Palestinian Islamist group would use “all possible means” to oppose it. The contentious “flag march” is set to take place next week to commemorate Jerusalem Day, which marks the city’s reunification after Israel annexed … Read more
The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate will honor the late Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh with a special category in the Egyptian Press Awards bearing her name. The award will be based on coverage of Palestine. Syndicate head Diaa Rashwan said that Abu Akleh’s death had caused an emotional outpouring in the Arab world and around the … Read more
Around 15,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in London on Saturday to protest the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh earlier this week in the West Bank. “In response to Shireen Abu Akleh’s murder by an Israeli sniper, protesters today held 55 paper press jackets outside the BBC headquarters in London to represent the 55 journalists killed … Read more
On Saturday, Israel’s police commander ordered an inquiry into the acts of policemen during the burial of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who attacked the procession and battered pallbearers, provoking international anger. Thousands of mourners gathered in Jerusalem’s Old City on Friday to pay their respects to the 51-year-old Al Jazeera correspondent. The Palestinian-American was slain … Read more
On Saturday, Israel’s police chief ordered an investigation into the actions of officers at the funeral of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who charged the procession and beat pallbearers, sparking international outrage. Thousands of mourners gathered in Jerusalem’s Old City on Friday to pay their respects to the 51-year-old Al Jazeera reporter. The Palestinian-American was killed … Read more
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States’ ambassador to the United Nations, has asked for a “transparent probe” into the assassination of Abu Akleh. She said: “It was really, really horrifying. She was well respected. She was doing her job, the jobs that you all do every single day and I just want to express my condolences to her … Read more
Thousands of Palestinians came in Ramallah, the occupied West Bank city, to pay their respects to Abu Akleh, who arrived in an ambulance from Nablus. Upon the arrival of Abu Akleh’s body, friends, coworkers, and family members gathered in front of Al Jazeera’s offices. A reporter from Al Jazeera, Nida Ibrahim said: “We can … … Read more
Shireen Abu Akleh, a journalist of the Al Jazeera network, was killed Wednesday while covering an Israeli army raid on the occupied West Bank. The Qatar-based TV channel claimed that Israeli forces shot Abu Akleh, 51, in the head deliberately and “in cold blood” during the unrest in the Jenin refugee camp. Israel’s Prime Minister … Read more
