FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“PEN America condemns the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh today while reporting from the West Bank. For a journalist with a vest that clearly designated her as a member of the press to be shot in the head while reporting a story is a shocking affront. We call for an urgent, credible, and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting—including allegations that the Israeli military deliberately targeted her. Her killing illustrates the dangers faced by journalists all over the world as they do their jobs.”
Shireen Abu Akleh, 51, had worked for the Al Jazeera network for 25 years.
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See also: CPJ calls for international probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing in West Bank
“Israeli and Palestinian authorities should ensure that the investigation into the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is swift and transparent, that all evidence is shared with international investigators, and that those responsible are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday.”
Shocking.
The press are often targets, but this appears so overt. I hope the investigation PEN and CPJ are pushing for will bring us to the truth.