Israel lashes out against US decision to investigate killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
For months, the US had declined to conduct any investigation into the killing of the Palestinian journalist and accepted the Israeli version calling it an accident. This is despite repeated appeals by Akleh’s family and human rights groups for an inquiry
Israel justifies Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, refuses to act against responsible personnel
Akleh’s family members and human rights groups called the report of the Israeli “investigation” an attempt to whitewash a war crime. They reiterated their demand for an independent enquiry and full accountability in her killing
Israeli attacks injure scores of Palestinians demanding the end of blockade in Gaza
Wednesday’s demonstrations were organized following the Israeli attack on a similar protest on Saturday, which killed one Palestinian and injured several others, including a 13-year-old
Israel carries out airstrikes on Gaza violating ceasefire agreement again
Israel has increased its assaults on Gaza recently. On August 21, Israeli forces opened fire at Palestinians at the Israel-Gaza border injuring at least 41
Israel violates ceasefire agreement yet again, bombs Gaza
Monday’s Israeli bombing on the occupied Palestinian territory was the second in less than a week and a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement in May, which ended the 11-day Israeli offensive on Gaza
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