U.S. Assessment of Israeli Shooting of Journalist Divided American Officials

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Vivian YeeOctober 27, 2025 at 05:03 AM

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In 2022, Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was fatally shot during a confrontation between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians in Jenin, West Bank. The U.S. State Department's assessment concluded that shots from Israeli military positions were "likely responsible" but found no evidence of intentional targeting, describing the incident as a result of tragic circumstances. This conclusion divided American officials; some believed the shooting was intentional while others supported the cautious assessment. Colonel Steve Gabavics, who opposed the administration’s stance, recently made his views public after retiring from the military in January 2025.

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Col. Steve Gabavics 30% West Bank ×240% Biden administration ×250% Al Jazeera 60% US ×470% Israeli military ×380% Shireen Abu Akleh ×4100%

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shireen abu akleh 90% palestinian american journalist 80% west bank shooting 80% israeli military 70% killing assessment 60% equivocal assessment 50% u.s. officials 50% divided opinion 50% international relations 40% accountability issue 40%

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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United States

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