to journalist Al Jazeera Shirin Abu Akleh “most probably” An Israeli soldier ‘accidentally’ killed him. This is the result of the Jewish Army’s investigation, nearly four months later, of that bullet that slipped through the hole in his bulletproof vest and helmet and muted his voice. Senior Palestinian-American reporter This was not an intentional goal. The results confirm, but the shots targeted the area where he and his team of journalists were located. The military also approved there will be no criminal investigation A controversial decision to get rid of responsibilities, which surprises no one.
The official investigation was closed on the grounds that he was “accidentally shot” by an Israeli soldier who was probably in danger and mistakenly identified him as an Israeli soldier. armed Palestinian gunman. However, as the reporter’s colleagues explained several times, the Army knew that a team of journalists was there, and it was very clear that they were all members of the press. According to the Israeli Chief of Staff, however, this “unfortunate event” occurred only in the midst of “operational activities aimed at curbing Palestinian terrorism.”
Based on research interview with soldiers, geolocation of mobile phones, crime scene analysis, audio and video recordings and journalistic information. But it won’t go any further. Israel’s Chief Military Prosecutor’s Office announced that it will not open an investigation against any soldiers involved in the incident. criminal offense”. In this way, Israel ignores the previous conclusions reached by the five major international media, while seeking facts like the Associated Press or CNN. the premeditated nature of murder Abu Aqleh by the Israeli Army.
More than 80 Palestinians were killed
After the publication of these results, family The journalist was quick to voice his reaction. As expected, Israel refused to take responsibility For the murder of Şirin,” he said. “Our family is not surprised by this result, as anyone who looks at them will understand. Israeli war criminals they cannot investigate their own crimes; But we are deeply hurt, frustrated and disappointed,” they added. The family continues to press for an “investigation.” American Comprehensive, independent and credible leading to accountability” and also went to the International Criminal Court.
More than 80 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli security forces in the West Bank since the beginning of the year. One of these deaths was Shirin Abu Aqleh on May 11. journalist from Al Jazeera I was reporting on something Israeli military raid in the refugee camp Fetus, when a bullet ends its life in the occupied West Bank. His death shock to Palestinians inside and outside the land, since he has been reporting and condemning what has happened to him for more than two decades. That May morning, the assassins managed to silence him, but they could not hear him.