A newly released documentary identifies the Israeli soldier involved in the shooting of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed in 2022, stirring debate around Israel's military actions and the ongoing conflict.**
New Revelations Emerge on the Shooting of Shireen Abu Akleh**
New Revelations Emerge on the Shooting of Shireen Abu Akleh**
Documentary names Israeli soldier as the shooter, raising questions on accountability and international response.**
The site of Shireen Abu Akleh’s tragic shooting in Jenin, West Bank, in 2022 serves as a painful reminder of the complexities surrounding her death. Initially, Israeli officials suggested she may have been killed by Palestinian fire, but that narrative shifted as the military later conceded that an Israeli soldier was likely responsible. A recent documentary has reignited discussions on the matter by naming Capt. Alon Scagio as the shooter, a claim supported by testimonies from fellow soldiers.
Confirming the heightened interest, two Israeli military officials, speaking anonymously, corroborated the details presented in the documentary to The New York Times. While the military has so far refrained from definitively naming the soldier, citing ongoing investigations, the family of Scagio has urged media outlets to refrain from publishing his name.
Abu Akleh, a prominent journalist with Al Jazeera, was a deeply respected figure in the Middle East and her death resonated widely, prompting widespread mourning and renewed calls for scrutinizing Israel's ongoing military practices in the occupied territories. The incident drew particular attention from the Biden administration, contributing to heightened tensions between U.S. and Israeli relations.
This recent revelation adds another layer to the already fraught narrative surrounding Abu Akleh's death, as calls for accountability continue to resonate both regionally and globally.
Confirming the heightened interest, two Israeli military officials, speaking anonymously, corroborated the details presented in the documentary to The New York Times. While the military has so far refrained from definitively naming the soldier, citing ongoing investigations, the family of Scagio has urged media outlets to refrain from publishing his name.
Abu Akleh, a prominent journalist with Al Jazeera, was a deeply respected figure in the Middle East and her death resonated widely, prompting widespread mourning and renewed calls for scrutinizing Israel's ongoing military practices in the occupied territories. The incident drew particular attention from the Biden administration, contributing to heightened tensions between U.S. and Israeli relations.
This recent revelation adds another layer to the already fraught narrative surrounding Abu Akleh's death, as calls for accountability continue to resonate both regionally and globally.
