Shireen Abu Aqleh was a Palestinian-American journalist who is thought for working as a reporter for the Arabic-language channel of Al Jazeera for greater than twenty 5 years She died on 11 Could 2022 after being shot by the Israel Protection Forces.
Wiki/Biography
Shireen Abu Aqleh was born on Sunday, 3 January 1971 (age 51 years; on the time of loss of life) in East Jerusalem. Her zodiac signal is Capricorn. She attended the Rosary Sisters’ Excessive Faculty, Jerusalem. She took admission to Jordan College of Science and Expertise to check structure, however later, she transferred to Yarmouk College, Irbid, Jordan for a bachelor’s diploma in print journalism.
Bodily Look
Top (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Color: Gentle Brown
Eye Color: Black
Household
There’s not a lot details about her household.
Faith
She follows Christianity.
Profession
Shireen began her profession as a journalist in 2014 for Radio Monte Carlo and Voice of Palestine. She has labored for the UNRWA, Amman Satellite tv for pc Channel, and MIFTAH. In 1997, she joined Al Jazeera as a journalitst and have become a reporter on the Arabic-language channel. She used to cowl main occasions associated to Palestine and Israeli politics.
Controversy
Shireen attracted controversy when a fellow journalist, Ali al-Samoudi, who was additionally shot through the protection of the raids alleged that Shireen was shot by Israeli military. He stated that there have been no Palestinian armed fighters on the scene. In an interview, he talked about this and stated,
The primary bullet hit me and the second bullet hit Shireen. They killed her in chilly blood as a result of they’re killers and so they specialise in killing solely the Palestinian individuals. There was no Palestinian army resistance in any respect on the scene.”
The Israeli military said that they carried out an operation in Jenin refugee camp, nevertheless it didn’t goal the journalists.
Demise
On 11 Could 2022, whereas Shireen was reporting on IDF raids in Jenin, she was shot and killed by the Israel Protection Forces (IDF). Her loss of life was reported by the Palestinian Well being Ministry. The raids have been being carried out to seize terror suspects. After being shot, Shireen was admitted to Ibn Sina Hospital, however she was pronounced lifeless. A information supply reported that Palestinian militants had fired on IDF troopers due to which the IDF troopers fired again. Reportedly, she was shot in an unprotected space beneath her ear and he or she was a intentionally goal. Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, expressed condolscence on her loss of life and stated,
In keeping with the knowledge we’ve gathered, it seems seemingly that armed Palestinians — who have been indiscriminately firing on the time — have been accountable for the unlucky loss of life of the journalist.”
Shireen Abu Aqleh wrapped within the flag
Info/Trivia
- When she was shot, she was carrying a helmet and a bulletproof vest, with “press” written on it.
Shireen Abu Aqleh carrying PRESS jacket
- She is an avid canine lover and infrequently posts footage of them on social media.
Shireen Abu Aqleh posing along with his canine
