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57 US lawmakers urge State Dept, FBI to investigate reporter’s death

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Published: 24 May 2022

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Fears for press freedom as Israel rules out a criminal probe into Shireen Abu Akleh killing; her death has sparked controversy over Israel's obligations under international law

57 House Members urge State Department, FBI to investigate the death of Shireen Abu Akleh
Ambassador Herzog in response: “The letter ignores the fact that Israel has called for an impartial joint Israeli-Palestinian investigation with the US in an observer role.”

'There has to be accountability': Fears for press freedom as Israel rules out criminal probe into Shireen Abu Aqla killing
The veteran journalist's death has sparked controversy over Israel's obligations under international law to criminally investigate the incident

Sadness behind the smile: Shireen Abu Akleh, a voice for Palestine By Sherine Salama

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