The shocking killing of Al-Jazeera reporter, Shireen Abu Akleh, in Palestine has been condemned by the Irish Foreign Ministry.
Ms Abu Akleh was shot in the head by Israeli forces on Wednesday while covering raids in the West Bank city of Jenin.
The Palestinian journalist was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but was later pronounced dead.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland has released a statement decrying the horrific incident.
A spokesperson said on Twitter: "Ireland condemns the killing of Al-Jazeera’s reporter, Shireen Abu Akleh, in Jenin. Media freedom and the safety of journalists must be protected.
"Ireland expresses our deepest condolences to her family, and calls for a swift, thorough and independent investigation."
Another journalist, Ali Samoudi, was also shot in the back but is in a stable condition.
Ms Abu Akleh's colleague Dena Takruri posted on Twitter: "I’m reeling from the news of the death of my friend and colleague Shireen Abu Aqla, a veteran Al Jazeera correspondent.
"Israeli forces shot her in the head while she reporting in Jenin while clearly wearing a press vest. This is absolutely horrifying."
A statement by Al Jazeera Media Network called the killing a "blatant murder" that violated "international laws and norms”
They added: "We hold the Israeli government and the occupation forces responsible for the killing of the late colleague Shireen."
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