The Latest Breaking News from Abu Akleh

Washington (AFP) - More than 50 US lawmakers on Friday called on the FBI to investigate the killing in the West Bank of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, despite Israeli promises of a probe.

Washington renews calls for investigation into journalist’s killing after Israeli military rules out criminal inquiry.

Shireen Abu Akleh’s brother and niece tell Al Jazeera that her killing was an attempt to silence her voice.

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel has arrested one of the pallbearers of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, police said Thursday, but rejected his lawyer's claim that the detention was linked to his role at the funeral.

Military believes investigation would lead to controversy in Israel; family not surprised, calls for transparent probe.

Israel police have arrested one of the Palestinian pallbearers beaten by officers at the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the detained man's lawyer said on Wednesday.

Amro Abu Khudeir’s lawyer said that the interrogation of the man called ‘the coffin protector’ was about the funeral.

A trailblazer for Arab women in media, Shireen Abu Akleh was known for her professionalism and commitment to the story.

A renounced Al Jazeera journalist was killed last week during an Israeli raid in the West Bank. Shireen Abu Akhleh was wearing a flak jacket with the word "press" clearly marked. Israelis and Palestinians have traded blame over who fired the fatal shot, while Israel has opened an investigation into…