Israeli soldiers raided the West Bank offices of the Al Jazeera network early Sunday morning, forcing the bureau to shut down. Al Jazeera broadcast video of the military entering the bureau and ordering staff to evacuate and cease operations. “There is a court ruling for closing down Al Jazeera for …
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Israeli military investigators have determined that an Israeli soldier was likely responsible for the May shooting death of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, according to a briefing given to the Associated Press and reporters on Monday. The military indicated it would not pursue a criminal probe into Abu …
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An Al Jazeera reporter was shot and killed while on assignment during an Israeli raid in the West Bank Wednesday, the Quatar-based broadcaster said. According to Al Jazeera, Shireen Abu Akleh — who was also an American citizen — was wearing a standard-issue protective press vest when she was shot …
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