Palestinian American journalist∼Al Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank. She was an icon of Palestinian coverage. The last name is also seen as Aqleh or Ekleh.∼Shireen Abu Akleh, the Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli forces , was a veteran television correspondent who became a household name across the Arab world for her bold coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Born in Jerusalem in 1971, Abu Akleh, who was a Christian, initially studied architecture before switching to journalism at Yarmouk University in Jordan. After graduating, she returned to Palestine and worked for several media outlets, including Voice of Palestine Radio and the Amman Satellite Channel. She joined Al Jazeera Media Network a year after it was launched in 1996, as one of the Qatar-based Arabic-language network's first field correspondents and gained fame for her coverage of the second Palestinian Intifada in 2000.
"I chose journalism to be close to the people," Abu Akleh said in one video. "It might not be easy to change the reality, but at least I could bring their voice to the world."
As a television journalist, Abu Akleh covered events big and small, from the Gaza wars of 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2021 to the daring jailbreak of six Palestinians who escaped a maximum-security prison in northern Israel last September. She also covered regional news, including the war in Lebanon in 2006.
"Shireen was a trailblazer, an inspiration for us all," said Dalia Hatuqa, an Al Jazeera journalist who is a close friend of Abu Akleh, "Her presence became synonymous with Al Jazeera."
To her friends though, Abu Akleh was far more than the face of Al Jazeera in Palestine.
"She had an infectious laugh. She loved to travel, see the world, shop, party," Hatuqa said. "She lost her mother and father when she was younger and saw so much cruelty in the world, especially in Palestine, but that never stopped her from appreciating and enjoying life."
She added, "Her voice was so beautiful, even when she was telling heart-breaking stories."
Abu Akleh was on assignment in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, covering Israeli raids on a refugee camp, when she was killed. She was shot in the head while wearing a blue flak jacket clearly marked with the word "PRESS".
"The last message Shireen Abu Akleh sent to Al Jazeera was via email at 6:13am in which she wrote: 'Occupation forces storm Jenin and besiege a house in the Jabriyat neighbourhood. On the way there, I will bring you news as soon as the picture becomes clear.' We and the viewers did not know that this news she sent would be the news of her martyrdom."
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA
Born in Jerusalem in 1971, Abu Akleh, who was a Christian, initially studied architecture before switching to journalism at Yarmouk University in Jordan. After graduating, she returned to Palestine and worked for several media outlets, including Voice of Palestine Radio and the Amman Satellite Channel. She joined Al Jazeera Media Network a year after it was launched in 1996, as one of the Qatar-based Arabic-language network's first field correspondents and gained fame for her coverage of the second Palestinian Intifada in 2000.
"I chose journalism to be close to the people," Abu Akleh said in one video. "It might not be easy to change the reality, but at least I could bring their voice to the world."
As a television journalist, Abu Akleh covered events big and small, from the Gaza wars of 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2021 to the daring jailbreak of six Palestinians who escaped a maximum-security prison in northern Israel last September. She also covered regional news, including the war in Lebanon in 2006.
"Shireen was a trailblazer, an inspiration for us all," said Dalia Hatuqa, an Al Jazeera journalist who is a close friend of Abu Akleh, "Her presence became synonymous with Al Jazeera."
To her friends though, Abu Akleh was far more than the face of Al Jazeera in Palestine.
"She had an infectious laugh. She loved to travel, see the world, shop, party," Hatuqa said. "She lost her mother and father when she was younger and saw so much cruelty in the world, especially in Palestine, but that never stopped her from appreciating and enjoying life."
She added, "Her voice was so beautiful, even when she was telling heart-breaking stories."
Abu Akleh was on assignment in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, covering Israeli raids on a refugee camp, when she was killed. She was shot in the head while wearing a blue flak jacket clearly marked with the word "PRESS".
"The last message Shireen Abu Akleh sent to Al Jazeera was via email at 6:13am in which she wrote: 'Occupation forces storm Jenin and besiege a house in the Jabriyat neighbourhood. On the way there, I will bring you news as soon as the picture becomes clear.' We and the viewers did not know that this news she sent would be the news of her martyrdom."
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA
Palestinian American journalist∼Al Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank. She was an icon of Palestinian coverage. The last name is also seen as Aqleh or Ekleh.∼Shireen Abu Akleh, the Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli forces , was a veteran television correspondent who became a household name across the Arab world for her bold coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Born in Jerusalem in 1971, Abu Akleh, who was a Christian, initially studied architecture before switching to journalism at Yarmouk University in Jordan. After graduating, she returned to Palestine and worked for several media outlets, including Voice of Palestine Radio and the Amman Satellite Channel. She joined Al Jazeera Media Network a year after it was launched in 1996, as one of the Qatar-based Arabic-language network's first field correspondents and gained fame for her coverage of the second Palestinian Intifada in 2000.
"I chose journalism to be close to the people," Abu Akleh said in one video. "It might not be easy to change the reality, but at least I could bring their voice to the world."
As a television journalist, Abu Akleh covered events big and small, from the Gaza wars of 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2021 to the daring jailbreak of six Palestinians who escaped a maximum-security prison in northern Israel last September. She also covered regional news, including the war in Lebanon in 2006.
"Shireen was a trailblazer, an inspiration for us all," said Dalia Hatuqa, an Al Jazeera journalist who is a close friend of Abu Akleh, "Her presence became synonymous with Al Jazeera."
To her friends though, Abu Akleh was far more than the face of Al Jazeera in Palestine.
"She had an infectious laugh. She loved to travel, see the world, shop, party," Hatuqa said. "She lost her mother and father when she was younger and saw so much cruelty in the world, especially in Palestine, but that never stopped her from appreciating and enjoying life."
She added, "Her voice was so beautiful, even when she was telling heart-breaking stories."
Abu Akleh was on assignment in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, covering Israeli raids on a refugee camp, when she was killed. She was shot in the head while wearing a blue flak jacket clearly marked with the word "PRESS".
"The last message Shireen Abu Akleh sent to Al Jazeera was via email at 6:13am in which she wrote: 'Occupation forces storm Jenin and besiege a house in the Jabriyat neighbourhood. On the way there, I will bring you news as soon as the picture becomes clear.' We and the viewers did not know that this news she sent would be the news of her martyrdom."
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA
Born in Jerusalem in 1971, Abu Akleh, who was a Christian, initially studied architecture before switching to journalism at Yarmouk University in Jordan. After graduating, she returned to Palestine and worked for several media outlets, including Voice of Palestine Radio and the Amman Satellite Channel. She joined Al Jazeera Media Network a year after it was launched in 1996, as one of the Qatar-based Arabic-language network's first field correspondents and gained fame for her coverage of the second Palestinian Intifada in 2000.
"I chose journalism to be close to the people," Abu Akleh said in one video. "It might not be easy to change the reality, but at least I could bring their voice to the world."
As a television journalist, Abu Akleh covered events big and small, from the Gaza wars of 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2021 to the daring jailbreak of six Palestinians who escaped a maximum-security prison in northern Israel last September. She also covered regional news, including the war in Lebanon in 2006.
"Shireen was a trailblazer, an inspiration for us all," said Dalia Hatuqa, an Al Jazeera journalist who is a close friend of Abu Akleh, "Her presence became synonymous with Al Jazeera."
To her friends though, Abu Akleh was far more than the face of Al Jazeera in Palestine.
"She had an infectious laugh. She loved to travel, see the world, shop, party," Hatuqa said. "She lost her mother and father when she was younger and saw so much cruelty in the world, especially in Palestine, but that never stopped her from appreciating and enjoying life."
She added, "Her voice was so beautiful, even when she was telling heart-breaking stories."
Abu Akleh was on assignment in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, covering Israeli raids on a refugee camp, when she was killed. She was shot in the head while wearing a blue flak jacket clearly marked with the word "PRESS".
"The last message Shireen Abu Akleh sent to Al Jazeera was via email at 6:13am in which she wrote: 'Occupation forces storm Jenin and besiege a house in the Jabriyat neighbourhood. On the way there, I will bring you news as soon as the picture becomes clear.' We and the viewers did not know that this news she sent would be the news of her martyrdom."
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA
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