Shireen Abu Aqleh Wiki, Age, Death, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More – WikiBio

Shireen Abu Aqleh was a Palestinian-American journalist who is thought for working as a reporter for the Arabic-language channel of Al Jazeera for greater than twenty 5 years She died on 11 May 2022 after being shot by the Israel Defense Forces.

Wiki/Biography

Shireen Abu Aqleh was born on Sunday, 3 January 1971 (age 51 years; on the time of demise) in East Jerusalem. Her zodiac signal is Capricorn. She attended the Rosary Sisters’ High School, Jerusalem. She took admission to Jordan University of Science and Technology to check structure, however later, she transferred to Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan for a bachelor’s diploma in print journalism.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Weight (approx.): 65 kg

Hair Colour: Light Brown

Eye Colour: Black

Family

There will not be a lot details about her household.

Religion

She follows Christianity.

Career

Shireen began her profession as a journalist in 2014 for Radio Monte Carlo and Voice of Palestine. She has labored for the UNRWA, Amman Satellite Channel, and MIFTAH. In 1997, she joined Al Jazeera as a journalitst and have become a reporter on the Arabic-language channel. She used to cowl main occasions associated to Palestine and Israeli politics.

Controversy

Shireen attracted controversy when a fellow journalist, Ali al-Samoudi, who was additionally shot in the course of the protection of the raids alleged that Shireen was shot by Israeli military. He stated that there have been no Palestinian armed fighters on the scene. In an interview, he talked about this and stated,

The first bullet hit me and the second bullet hit Shireen. They killed her in chilly blood as a result of they’re killers they usually focus on killing solely the Palestinian folks. There was no Palestinian army resistance in any respect on the scene.”

The Israeli military said that they performed an operation in Jenin refugee camp, nevertheless it didn’t goal the journalists.

Death

On 11 May 2022, whereas Shireen was reporting on IDF raids in Jenin, she was shot and killed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Her demise was reported by the Palestinian Health Ministry. The raids have been being performed to seize terror suspects. After being shot, Shireen was admitted to  Ibn Sina Hospital, however she was pronounced lifeless. A information supply reported that Palestinian militants had fired on IDF troopers due to which the IDF troopers fired again. Reportedly, she was shot in an unprotected space beneath her ear and he or she was a intentionally goal. Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, expressed condolscence on her demise and stated,

According to the data we’ve gathered, it seems seemingly that armed Palestinians — who have been indiscriminately firing on the time — have been accountable for the unlucky demise of the journalist.”

Shireen Abu Aqleh wrapped within the flag

Facts/Trivia

• When she was shot, she was sporting a helmet and a bulletproof vest, with “press” written on it.
  

  Shireen Abu Aqleh sporting PRESS jacket

• She is an avid canine lover and sometimes posts photos of them on social media.
  

  Shireen Abu Aqleh posing together with his canine