The martyrdom of Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla, who was shot by Zionist militants, provoked widespread reactions in domestic, regional and international circles.
Pak Sahafat News Agency, International Group: On Wednesday of this week, the Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqela was shot dead by the occupying Zionist militias while covering the events and clashes in the Jenin camp.
But who is the martyr “Shirin Abu Aqla”?
The martyr Abu Aqla is 51 years old and was born in Jerusalem. She first studied architecture, then majored in writing journalism and received her bachelor’s degree from Yarmouk University in Jordan.
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After graduating, she returned to Palestine and worked for various sites such as Rawa, Voice of Palestine Radio, Aman Satellite Channel, then Muftah Foundation, Radio Monte Carlo, and later in 1997 she worked for Al Jazeera satellite network and continues to this day, she was arrested several times by the Zionist regime. In 2012, her arrest received a lot of media coverage, and she was eventually martyred by a bullet fired by the Zionist army.
Rally in front of the EU headquarters in “Brussels”
Media sources reported that a rally was held in front of the EU headquarters in “Brussels” to condemn the assassination of Shirin Abu Aqela.
Rally in front of the Tel Aviv Consulate in Istanbul condemning the murder of Abu Aqla
A group of Palestinian journalists held a rally in front of the Israeli consulate in Istanbul to condemn the martyrdom of Shirin Abu Aqla, a Palestinian journalist for Al-Jazeera, who was shot dead by Israeli soldiers during an attack on the Jenin camp.
Abdul Azim Mohammed, director of Al-Jazeera’s office in Turkey, strongly condemned the martyrdom of Abu Aqla in a speech on the sidelines of the rally. In an interview with Quds Press News Agency, he stressed that this horrible crime will never go unanswered, and we demand that its details be discovered and that the perpetrators of this crime be questioned and punished.
CNN: Shirin Abu Aqla was deliberately killed by the Israeli military
CNN quoted eyewitnesses in the Occupied Territories as saying in a report that Zionist militants deliberately targeted an Al-Jazeera reporter. According to these witnesses, the Zionist militia recklessly opened fire on the reporters present at the Palestinian popular demonstrations, including Shirin Abu Aqla. According to them, there were no armed Palestinians around her at the time when Al-Jazeera reporter Abu Aqla was reporting.
Mahmoud Abbas at the funeral of a martyred journalist; we will take the case of the murder of “Abu Aqela” to the International Criminal Court
The head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, said at the funeral of Abu Aqla: Today, we bid farewell to Shirin Abu Aqla, the martyr of Palestine and Quds and the martyr of the path of truth and freedom of expression and the symbol of the Palestinian woman and media fighter. Shirin sacrificed her life for her cause and that of her nation. She carried the message of honesty and patriotism and conveyed the sufferings of the mothers of martyrs and prisoners and the sufferings of Quds and the camps and sit-ins and repeated attacks (Zionist militias) on cities and villages.
He added: “The murder of Shirin is not the first crime and dozens of Palestinian journalists have been martyred. We hold the Israeli occupiers fully responsible for the assassination of Abu Aqela. They cannot erase the truth with this crime. Mehmood Abbas said: This crime should not go unpunished. We reject the joint investigation with the Israeli authorities because they committed this crime and they are not trusted.
Funeral service for “Abu Aqela” in “Ramallah”
According to media sources, the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqela was held in Ramallah with a large crowd of people and personalities. Palestinian media reported that the Palestinian people had a large attendance at the funeral of the body of Abu Aqela. According to images and videos released, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and a number of other Palestinian officials also attended the ceremony.
Oman Foreign Minister: The crime of assassination of “Shirin Abu Aqla” has been condemned
Oman’s foreign minister, Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, reacted Thursday to the assassination of Shirin Abu Aqla. He said: Oman condemns assassination of Palestinian journalist
According to the report, the Omani Foreign Minister continued his remarks in this regard: The crime of assassinating Martyr Abu Aqela is condemned in every way. This crime is unjustifiable. We offer our condolences to the family of Shirin Abu Aqla.
1948 Occupied Palestinians demonstrate in condemnation of the martyrdom of “Abu Aqla”
Residents of some cities in the 1948 Occupied Territories demonstrated in protest of the martyrdom of Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla by gunfire. According to the report, national and political currents in the city of Al-Nusra held a rally in Al-Ain Square in the same direction. The protesters chanted slogans calling the Zionist regime a terrorist and a criminal and called for the end of the occupation of the Palestinian territories. Similar demonstrations took place in Asir Square in Haifa. Demonstrators chanted slogans in support of Jenin, Al-Quds, Al-Aqsa Mosque and its Palestinian correspondent.
Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee Member: We Oppose Joint Investigation with Tel Aviv on Abu Aqla Assassination
Hussein al-Sheikh, a member of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, said: We opposed Israel’s request for a joint investigation into the sweet assassination of Abu Aqla. He said: We opposed the delivery of the bullet with which Shirin was assassinated. We will complete the research process independently and will inform the research results to everyone. Hussein al-Sheikh further emphasized: All the witnesses and signs and evidence of the assassination of Shirin Abu Aqla by the Israeli special units are confirmed.
Hamas political bureau chief: Zionist enemy must be tried for killing Abu Aqla
Saleh al-Arouri, head of the political bureau of the Hamas Islamic Resistance Movement, reacted to the Zionist regime’s criminal act in the murder of Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqela. According to the report, the deputy head of Hamas’ political bureau, while condoling the martyrdom of Shirin Abu Aqla, a Palestinian journalist who was shot by the Zionist occupiers, called for the regime officials to be questioned and tried for this crime.
Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades: The crime of assassinating Abu Aqla once again showed the savagery of Tel Aviv
The battalions of Martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam, the military wing of Hamas, expressed their condolences on the martyrdom of Shirin Abu Aqla, a Palestinian journalist for Al-Jazeera, who was shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Jenin. According to the report, the battalions said in a statement that this heinous crime was a routine act of the Zionist enemy targeting its correspondent and civilians in Palestine. Qassam stressed that this crime once again showed the brutality of the Zionist regime and its failed attempts to hide its crimes and silence the voice of truth.
Statement of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement
On the other hand, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement issued statements calling the sweet martyrdom of Abu Aqla a hateful crime and a testament to the Zionist regime’s terrorism. The statement said: “The Israeli army, in continuation of its hostile actions and terrorist crimes, this time targeted a journalist who was reporting the facts and documenting the crimes of the Zionist regime and exposing the occupiers.”
Israeli army confesses to killing Palestinian journalist with live ammunition
Despite initial denials, the Israeli army finally acknowledged that after investigations, it was concluded that the soldiers’ war bullets had killed her. According to a report released by the Israeli army, one of the soldiers of the “Dufdivan” secret unit was stationed at a distance of 100 to 150 meters from the place of Abu Aqla’s martyrdom and fired dozens of bullets at the Palestinian journalist during the military operation.
Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations: The Israeli army is responsible for the murder of a Palestinian journalist
Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, accused the Zionist regime of tampering with reports and investigations related to the martyrdom of a Palestinian journalist during a press conference with reporters at the UN headquarters, and said: “The claims of the Israeli side are untrue and false and far from the truth.”
The Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations also rejected the Zionists’ investigation into the crime, saying: “We do not accept the investigation by those who are guilty in this incident, we want an investigation. Our desire and position is that this research must be internationally credible.”
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the assassination of “Shirin Abu Aqla”
The office of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued a statement condemning the assassination of Al-Jazeera Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla. In a statement, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation strongly condemned the martyrdom of this Palestinian journalist in Jenin and stressed that this crime is a clear violation of international law and norms, and that there is an urgent need for an investigation and trial of those responsible for this crime.
The Iranian ambassador to Qatar condemned the heinous crime of the Zionists
The Iranian ambassador to Qatar, in response to the news of the martyrdom of “Shirin Abu Aqla”, a reporter for Al-Jazeera TV, by the Zionist forces in the Jenin camp, said: We express our deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of Abu Aqela, and we strongly condemn this heinous crime, which violates international and humanitarian law.
The information officer of the Turkish Presidential Office also emphasized: We call for a proper, transparent and prompt investigation into the killing of Shirin Abu Aqela and the trial of its perpetrators. It is not acceptable under any circumstances to target journalists who serve the people and the truth.
Without mentioning the perpetrator; US: The killing of an Al-Jazeera reporter is an insult to the freedom of the press
Reacting to the martyrdom of Al Jazeera correspondent Shirin Abu Aqela by Israeli forces in the Jenin camp, the US State Department said: “We are deeply saddened by the news that Shirin Abu Aqela was killed in the West Bank and strongly condemn it.”
In response to this Zionist crime, the White House announced: We strongly condemn the killing of Shirin Abu Aqela and call for an extensive investigation to clarify the facts about this incident. In another development, the US House of Representatives observed a minute of silence in honor of the soul of the Al Jazeera journalist.
Zionist journalist: Al-Jazeera journalist killed is a nail in the coffin of Bent-Lapid government
“Barak Rafid,” a Zionist journalist, said in response to the martyrdom of “Shirin Abu Aqla,” a Palestinian journalist for Al-Jazeera television, at the hands of Israeli forces in Jenin: Israeli media consulted with the office of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Army to deny the killing of Shirin Abu Aqla by Israeli soldiers.
The failed attack of the Zionist military on the house of a Palestinian martyred journalist
On Wednesday evening, a large number of Palestinians gathered in front of the house of the Palestinian martyr’s “Shirin Abu Aqla” and began to sing epic and national anthems.
Following this incident, the Zionist militia attacked the rally and tried to prevent the broadcast of Palestinian epic songs. They also tried to dismantle Palestinian flags by installing a nightstand on the building of a Palestinian martyr. But the demonstrators chanted slogans, forced the Zionist army to retreat and continued to support the family of the Palestinian martyr.
The martyrdom of 46 Palestinian journalists by the Zionists since 2000
Tahsin al-Stal, vice president of the Palestinian Journalists’ Union, said The Palestinian Journalists’ Union called on the United Nations to prosecute the perpetrators, citing the martyrdom of more than 46 Palestinian journalists since the Second Intifada.
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According to the report, he called on the United Nations to take responsibility for protecting journalists and prosecuting perpetrators of Israeli crimes against Palestinian journalists.
Emphasis on the need to launch an international investigation into the crimes of the Zionist regime
The Jordanian government has strongly condemned the assassination of Shirin Abu Aqla, who was martyred cold-bloodedly by the Zionist military. The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry also issued a statement: “We strongly condemn the crime committed by the occupying forces in the assassination of the Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla.”
Ismail Haniyeh offered his condolences on the martyrdom of Shirin Abu Aqla
Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of the Hamas Islamic Resistance Movement, expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of Shirin Abu Aqela, a Palestinian journalist, in a telephone conversation with Wali al-Omari, director of Al-Jazeera in Palestine. Ismail Haniyeh emphasized that we offer our condolences on the martyrdom of this heroic girl who sacrificed her life to expose the most horrible occupation in contemporary history. Haniyeh stated that Shirin Abu Aqela will forever remain in the memory of the generation that continues to fight until the occupiers are expelled from the land of Palestine.
Michelle Aoun: Another crime added to the bloody history full of Zionist crimes
Lebanese President Michel Aoun condemned the Zionist regime’s attempt to martyr “Shirin Abu Aqla” and said: Another crime was added to the bloody history full of Zionist crimes.
Iraqi Popular Mobilization Organization: The martyrdom of “Abu Aqla” will remain a loud cry in defense of the Palestinian cause
The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Organization reacted to the martyrdom of Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla by firing on Zionist militants. The Iraqi Popular Rally Organization condoled the martyrdom of “Shirin Abu Aqla”, a Palestinian journalist who was shot by the occupying regime on Wednesday morning while covering the Israeli attack on the Jenin camp.
In its statement, the organization stressed its commitment to the path of truth and resistance that Abu Aqla was one of the pioneers of, and that even after her ascension, there will remain a loud cry in defense of the Palestinian cause.
Arab League: The perpetrators of the martyrdom of “Shirin Abu Aqla” should be prosecuted
In a statement issued Wednesday, the Arab League strongly condemned the assassination of Al Jazeera’s Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla by the Zionist regime.
The statement said: We strongly condemn the heinous crime of the assassination of Shirin Abu Aqla in the Jenin camp. The purpose of this crime is to destroy the voice of truth and to suppress the call for freedom and to defend issues related to human justice.
The organization blamed the Zionist regime for the crime and demanded that all perpetrators be prosecuted and held accountable by international authorities.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s ridiculous claim about the martyrdom of a Palestinian journalist
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett made a ridiculous claim and tried to escape the possible pressure on the deliberate assassination of Al Jazeera’s Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla.
According to this report, the Prime Minister of the Zionist regime made a ridiculous claim that he predicts that the Palestinians shot and killed the Al-Jazeera reporter!
Lebanon’s Hezbollah reaction to Zionist regime’s crime in the martyrdom of “Abu Aqla”
Lebanese Hezbollah, while offering condolences and sympathy to Al-Jazeera and the family of Shirin Abu Aqla, expressed the special concern of this martyred journalist in covering the crimes of the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people and emphasized: Martyr Abu Aqla did not hesitate to cover the crimes of the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people.
The martyrdom of Abu Aqla at the heart of the conflict shows the inspiring role that brave journalists play in exposing Israeli attacks.
The Zionist regime called for an investigation into the martyrdom of “Shirin Abu Aqla”!
In an extravagant move, the Zionist army proposed a joint investigation with the Palestinian Authority into the martyrdom of “Shirin Abu Aqla.” Thus, the Palestinian Authority reportedly opposed the Zionist regime’s proposal, stating that the martyrdom of “Shirin Abu Aqla” was a clear crime and terrorism.
Qatar: The martyrdom of “Shirin Abu Aqla” proves the terrorism of the Zionist regime
The Qatari Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the assassination of Al Jazeera Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla by the Zionist regime, calling it a clear violation of humanitarian law.
Reacting to the martyrdom of Al Jazeera correspondent Shirin Abu Aqla, Qatar’s Deputy Foreign Minister Lulu al-Khater said that the Zionist regime had added another heinous crime to its criminal record by martyring Abu Aqla.
The funeral of Martyr Abu Aqla was held in the city of Jenin
The funeral of Al Jazeera Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Aqla has begun. According to the report, Palestinian resistance fighters held a funeral and mourning ceremony for “Martyr Abu Aqla” in the “Jenin” camp in occupied Palestine.
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Al-Mayadin: The goal of the Zionists is to create fear and panic for not covering up the crimes of this regime
Al-Mayadin Network, expressing its strong impression on the martyrdom of Al-Jazeera’s Palestinian correspondent Shirin Abu Aqla, said: “Martyr Shirin Abu Aqla was a model of literature, professionalism and adherence to Palestinian national principles, which is unfortunately lacking in the Palestinian and Arab media.”
The statement continued: “The crime of assassination of this Palestinian journalist shows the deep-rooted policy of the Zionist regime in targeting the Palestinian people, its fighters and fighters.”
The crime of assassinating the martyr “Abu Aqla” is a clear violation of international law
A statement issued by Al-Jazeera on the martyrdom of Abu al-Aqla by the Zionist military states: “This catastrophic murder violates all international law and superstition, a crime in which the occupying forces calmly insulted the Al-Jazeera reporter.”
Al-Jazeera stressed: “We call on the international community to condemn this act and hold the Zionist militia accountable for the deliberate murder of Shirin Abu Aqla.”
The Zionist regime is deliberately targeting journalists
The head of Al-Mayadin’s office in Palestine stressed in connection with the martyrdom of the Al-Jazeera reporter: “The martyrdom of Abu Aqla means that the Zionist leaders have given orders to the regime’s army to assassinate journalists.”
He added: “Shooting at journalists in this way means that the Zionist regime has made serious decisions to restrict news coverage and freedom of expression.”
On the other hand, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qasim stressed: “The crime of the assassination of Shirin Abu Aqla is another crime that is added to the series of records of the Zionist regime’s crimes against the media in Palestine.”