Shireen Abu Akleh (3 April 1971 – 11 May 2022) was a Palestinian-American journalist.
She worked as a reporter for the Arabic-language channel of Al Jazeera for 25 years until her assassination. She was born in Jerusalem. She was seen as a role model by many upcoming talented Palestinian and Arab journalists, particularly women.
Shireen Abu Akleh | |
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شيرين أبو عاقلة | |
Born | East Jerusalem, occupied West Bank | April 3, 1971
Died | (aged 51) |
Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wound) |
Citizenship | Palestinian, American |
Alma mater | Yarmouk University |
Occupation | Journalist |
Employer | Al Jazeera |
Known for | Coverage of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict |
Abu Akleh was born on 3 April 1971 in Jerusalem to an Arab Christian family. She spent time in the United States, obtaining U.S. citizenship through members of her mother's family who lived in New Jersey.
As a child, her parents would often tell her stories of a Palestine that existed before Israel was established. This inspired her to be a voice for Palestine.
After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Yarmouk University in Jordan, Abu Akleh returned to Palestine.
Abu Akleh was assassinated on 11 May 2022 by an Israeli soldier. At the time of her killing she was wearing a blue Press vest and covering a israeli raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. She was aged 51.
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