IDF Responds to statements made in regards to the killing of Ms. Shireen Abu Akleh

Following the biased investigations that have been presented recently, the IDF once again reiterates its call to the Palestinians to share access to the bullet with which the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed.
The Palestinians' refusal to transfer the bullet and hold a joint investigation with American representation is telling of their motives.

It should be noted that this was an operational event during which an exchange of fire occurred between IDF soldiers and Palestinian gunmen during counterterrorism activities in Jenin.

Ever since the incident, the IDF has been investigating and reviewing the circumstances of Ms. Abu Akleh’s death. The IDF investigation clearly concludes that Ms. Abu Akleh was not intentionally shot by an IDF soldier and that it is not possible to determine whether she was killed by a Palestinian gunman shooting indiscriminately in her area or inadvertently by an IDF soldier.

The IDF regrets harm to non-combatants, including during exchanges of fire and active combat situations, and is heavily invested in maintaining the movement and freedom of the press.