The US State Department today (Wednesday) officially condemned the death of a Al Jazeera reporter, Sheerin Abu Akla And demanded to open an “immediate and comprehensive” investigation. The statement of condemnation stated that “those responsible for the death of the Palestinian-American journalist should be held accountable.” As mentioned, the reporter was killed during a massive exchange of fire between IDF forces and gunmen in Jenin.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the US State Department, Ned Price“We are heartbroken and strongly condemn the killing of the journalist in the West Bank. The investigation must be immediate and thorough. Her death is a violation of freedom of the media anywhere in the world,” he said.
In the shadow of the accusations and allegations that Sheerin Abu Akla was killed by IDF gunfire, the chief of staff, Major General Spring StarsCommenting on this, he said: “IDF units are working day in and day out with determination, thwarting terrorism and preventing terrorist attacks. The activity is carried out wherever necessary and especially in the Jenin area, where there is a high concentration of terrorists. “Extensive firing at our forces, wild and indiscriminate firing in every direction,” he said in his opening remarks.
“Unlike the Palestinians, IDF soldiers carry out professional and selective firing. The reporter who was killed was at the scene. Clarify the facts and present them in full and as soon as possible. “The fighters tonight acted under fire, and showed courage and determination to protect the citizens of the country, and so we will continue wherever we are required.” “Later, the chief of staff conducted a tour of the Judea and Samaria Division and the seam area, and conducted a preliminary investigation of the operational activity carried out tonight in the Jenin refugee camp.”