The Qatar-based news channel said Abu Aqleh, 51, was shot “deliberately” and “in cold blood” by Israeli troops. Another reporter was shot and wounded.The Israeli military denied that its forces targeted journalists.It was looking into “the possibility” that they “were hit by Palestinian gunmen” during an exchange of fire.Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid described Abu Aqleh’s death as “sad” and said it had offered to carry out a joint investigation with the Palestinian Authority.“Journalists must be protected in conflict zones and we all have a responsibility to get to the truth,” he added.Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah al-Khater said Abu Aqleh was shot “in the face” while wearing a press flak jacket and helmet.The Palestinian health ministry confirmed Abu Aqleh’s death and said she had been rushed to hospital in critical condition after being shot.Shereen Abu Aqleh was a prominent figure on Al Jazeera’s Arabic news service who had been covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for […]
BREAKING NEWS: Al Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank
