Colonel says US watered down report on Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
Summary
A former U.S. colonel, Steve Gabavics, publicly stated that a U.S. report on the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was altered to favor Israel. He said the U.S. government under President Joe Biden softened the findings about whether the attack was intentional. Gabavics believes the shooting was deliberate and involved precise aiming at Abu Akleh and others.Key Facts
- Colonel Steve Gabavics worked on a U.S. report about Shireen Abu Akleh's killing.
- Gabavics claims the report's findings were altered to favor Israel.
- The official U.S. account described the killing as “tragic circumstances” and did not see it as intentional.
- Gabavics said there was debate among officials about the attack's intentions.
- The report used findings from Israeli and Palestinian investigations and on-site visits.
- The U.S. has not released its own investigation into the event.
- Gabavics believes the shooting was intentional, with evidence suggesting journalists were known to be in the area.
- An Israeli soldier likely fired the shot, but no Israeli personnel were punished.
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