Tel Aviv: The Israeli army’s attack on Palestinians attending the mourning procession of Shireen Abu Akhila has been widely criticized. The United States and the United States have said the attack was “extremely disturbing.” The European Union also condemned the conflict.
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has said that the Israeli army’s infiltration and atrocities during the mourning procession are “deeply troubling.” White House Press Secretary Jen Zaki also noted that the images of the conflict were worrying. She said she regretted the disruption of peaceful ceremonies.
Asked by the media if he was critical of the Israeli military’s atrocities during the Shirin mourning period, US President Joe Biden said: “We do not know the full details and know that an investigation is underway. Al Jazeera has accused Israel of violating international law and rights during the mourning period.
The Israeli army used grenades and lathi to attack Palestinians who were following the body of Shirin, who was being flown home from St Joseph’s Hospital in Ramallah. Tens of thousands accompanied the body, which was taken in mourning to the cemetery in Mount Zina, Shirein’s birthplace. This is what provoked Israel. The army tried to destroy the coffin, but the Palestinian flag was removed. Thirty-three people were injured in the attack. Six of them were hospitalized.
UN condemns assassination
United Nations: UN Security Council condemns shooting death of Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akhila by Israeli police. The UN Security Council called for a transparent, objective and impartial inquiry into the killings. The 15-member rescue committee also demanded that the safety of journalists working in conflict zones be ensured.
Journalists, like civilians, need to be protected. The rescue squad wasn’t immediately available for comment. Shireen, a U.S.-Palestinian national, has been working for Al Jazeera for 25 years. They were shot dead by Israeli police in the West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday.
Witnesses say Israeli police opened fire on Shireen and his friend, despite confirming they were journalists.