Brother of journalist killed in occupied West Bank says new report reveals cover-up
Summary
A new report suggests that U.S. military findings about the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank were altered to avoid straining U.S.-Israel relations. Her brother claims this confirms the family’s belief that she was deliberately shot by the Israeli army during a raid in 2022.Key Facts
- Shireen Abu Akleh, a journalist for Al Jazeera, was killed in the occupied West Bank in May 2022.
- A U.S. military officer, Colonel Steve Gabavics, concluded she was intentionally killed.
- According to Tony Abu Akleh, the family's belief that she was deliberately shot has been reaffirmed by new revelations.
- The Biden administration initially stated there was no evidence the killing was intentional.
- The report suggests U.S. findings were softened to maintain good relations with Israel.
- This issue has sparked calls for further investigation into how the U.S. handled the case.
- The Israeli army initially attributed the shooting to Palestinian gunmen, later suggesting it was accidental fire from their soldiers.
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