The confrontation took place outside the hospital where mourners, many waving Palestinian flags, picked up Abu Akleh’s casket. Abu Akleh, 51, was shot in the head on Wednesday while covering an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank. Shocked by the disproportionate and disrespectful behaviour of the Israeli police in Jerusalem today during the funeral procession of Palestinian journalist @ShireenNasri @AlJazeera. The day of Abu Akleh’s death, she was wearing protective gear identifying her as a member of the press. US State Department spokesperson Ned Price called Abu Akleh’s death “an affront to media freedom everywhere” and said the investigation must hold responsible parties accountable.

Source: Huffington Post May 13, 2022 22:59 UTC