Shireen Abu Akleh, an American journalist, would have celebrated her 53rd birthday had she not been killed by Israeli forces in 2022, 693 days ago while reporting in the West Bank. She was wearing a press vest when she was shot. The incident has sparked widespread calls for justice, with many remembering her dedication to journalism and the voice she gave to the people. Over 90 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since October, highlighting a pattern of violence against journalists. Despite initial denials, the IDF later admitted responsibility for Abu Akleh's death, claiming it was an accident. The case continues to draw international attention, with figures like George Galloway speaking out about the circumstances of her death.
Shireen was a Palestinian-American journalist shot through the head while wearing a press vest. And a U.S. government spokesman won't even own that Israel murdered her. https://t.co/C6YsiO0wNs
Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh would have turned 53 years old today had she not been murdered by Israel. https://t.co/IwIP4Dxh9C
The American journalist whom Israel shot and killed in 2022 in the West Bank while wearing a bright blue vest that said PRESS. The IDF first denied killing her, only to admit it after multiple independent investigations found they did it, so then claimed it was an accident. https://t.co/rDil2bh2yN
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN SHIREEN ABU AKLEH WOULD HAVE BEEN 53 TODAY Israel killed her. George Galloway speaks about what Israel did to her. Source: @Kahlissee https://t.co/PmUJ4vJYHu
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN SHIREEN ABU AKLEH WOULD HAVE BEEN 53 TODAY But Israel killed her. George Galloway speaks about what Israel did to her. https://t.co/PmUJ4vJYHu
Shireen Abu Akleh would have been 53 years old today. George Galloway talks about what Israel did to her. May she rest in peace 🕊🇵🇸 https://t.co/Ad2xRsvujX
“I chose journalism to be close to the people. It might not be easy to change the reality, but at least I could bring their voice to the world.” Shireen Abu Akleh would have been 53 today. A reminder that Israel's killing of journalists isn't new. https://t.co/8oTx2YUntM
Wish you were here so we could celebrate your birthday, Shoush. It's been 693 days since Israeli forces targetted and killed #ShireenAbuAkleh, we'll never forget, never tire of demanding #JusticeForShireen and +95 Palestinian journalists Israel killed in Gaza since 7 OCT.
Wish you were here so we could celebrate your birthday, Shoush... It's been 693 days since Israeli forces targetted and killed #ShireenAbuAkleh, we'll never forget, never tire of demanding #JusticeForShireen and more than 90 journalists Israel killed in Gaza since 7 OCT.