The body of slain veteran Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah, where thousands of mourners gathered Monday to pay their respects..
Abu Akleh, 51, a reporter for the Al Jazeera Arabic news channel, was shot and killed while covering an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Wednesday..
Her death has sparked widespread outrage and calls for an independent investigation. The Palestinian Authority has accused Israel of deliberately targeting Abu Akleh, while Israel has said it is investigating the incident..
On Monday, a Palestinian flag-draped coffin carrying Abu Akleh’s body was driven through the streets of Ramallah, as mourners chanted slogans and waved Palestinian flags..
The funeral procession made its way to the headquarters of the Palestinian Authority, where President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials paid their respects..
Abu Akleh’s body was then taken to a local hospital, where a post-mortem examination was carried out. The results of the autopsy have not yet been released..
Abu Akleh’s death has been condemned by journalists and human rights groups around the world. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called for an independent investigation into her killing, and said that Israel must be held accountable for its actions..
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has also condemned Abu Akleh’s killing, and said that it was .
