UNCOVERED: 9 | History Defined

Why Israel Is Afraid of Palestinian Funerals

Shireen Abu Akleh was neither a terrorist nor a dissident. But Israeli authorities treated the journalist’s funeral as a threat to their security.

Foreign Policy · May 25, 2022

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

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

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

Israeli military ID's gun that may have killed journalist

The Israeli military says it has identified a soldier's rifle that may have killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022