Veteran journalist: Shireen Abu Akleh spent over 25 years working as journalist for Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera. Abu Akleh, a Palestinian of Christian faith, lived and worked in East Jerusalem. Her coverage mainly focused on the Middle East conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. She often reported from dangerous places, but was known for remaining calm and cautious

Mourning Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

For over 25 years, Shireen Abu Akleh reported from the Palestinian territories and Israel. Last week she was killed covering an Israeli military operation. She was a trailblazer in Arab media. More...

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