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One year ago today, an Israeli soldier shot Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the head, killing her while she was reporting in a clearly marked press vest and helmet.
Here’s what’s happened since.
Here’s what’s happened since.
Shireen dedicated her life to exposing Israel’s brutal oppression of Palestinians.
Known to many as “the voice of Palestine,” she was a household name beloved by millions across the Arab world.
Known to many as “the voice of Palestine,” she was a household name beloved by millions across the Arab world.
After Israel killed Shireen, Israeli police attacked pallbearers at her funeral while millions around the world watched in horror.
Even in death, Shireen inspired unity among Palestinians and repression from Israel.
Even in death, Shireen inspired unity among Palestinians and repression from Israel.
Then, Israel and the US brushed off calls for accountability:
Israel refused to charge any soldiers with her murder and the US never pushed to hold Israel accountable for killing one of its own citizens.
Israel refused to charge any soldiers with her murder and the US never pushed to hold Israel accountable for killing one of its own citizens.
After months of pressure from the Abu Akleh family and 1000s of supporters, the US finally launched an FBI investigation into her killing.
But a year after her murder, the investigation hasn’t been completed, and Israel still hasn’t faced accountability for killing Shireen.
But a year after her murder, the investigation hasn’t been completed, and Israel still hasn’t faced accountability for killing Shireen.
Israel cannot keep murdering Palestinians, be they legendary journalists or anyone else. That’s why we demand #JusticeForShireen and justice for all Palestinians murdered by Israel’s brutal apartheid regime.
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