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A journalist’s death and rising tensions in the West Bank

A journalist’s death and rising tensions in the West Bank

FromThe Decibel


A journalist’s death and rising tensions in the West Bank

FromThe Decibel

ratings:
Length:
21 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On May 11, a prominent Palestinian-American journalist was shot and killed in the West Bank while reporting for Al Jazeera. Her name was Shireen Abu Akleh. She was widely respected for her work and had over 25 years of experience covering the region. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas blames Israel for her killing. Israel initially said Palestinian gunmen may have been responsible but now say it could have been errant Israeli fire. They are now calling for an investigation. Some fear a conclusive answer on who killed Shireen may never come.Josef Federman is the News Director of the Associated Press for Israel, Palestinian territories and Jordan. He’s on the show to explain what has been going on in Jenin, the city where Shireen Abu Akleh was reporting from when she died, what we know so far about who is responsible for her death and how the investigation is playing into an already heated conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Released:
May 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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