CPJ Demands Update on US Probe of Journalist Abu Akleh's Killing

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) demanded a public progress update from the US Department of Justice regarding the investigation into the 2022 killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Fri May 08 2026

Demand for Public Progress Update from US Justice Department

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called for a "public progress update" from the US Department of Justice concerning its investigation into the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Abu Akleh was shot and killed in 2022 while reporting for Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank.

Investigation into Israeli Military's Role

The incident involved the Israeli military, which is alleged to have killed Abu Akleh. CPJ is urging for a transparent and progressive inquiry into the matter, emphasizing the importance of the U.S. government's active role in determining accountability for the death of its citizen and a journalist.

*Source: France24 (2026-05-08)*

Tags: #ShireenAbuAkleh #CPJ #USJusticeDepartment #IsraeliMilitary #WestBank