The DOJ recently informed the Israeli Justice Ministry that the FBI has opened an investigation into the death of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, sources tell Axios.
A Palestinian student from An-Najah University holds a picture of Shireen Abu Akleh during a protest in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Nov. 6. Photo: Nasser Ishtayeh/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
The investigation could also lead to tensions between the Biden administration and the Israeli government.The FBI decision to open an investigation into the case was first reported on Israel’s Channel 14 on Monday. “Our thoughts remain with the Abu Akleh family as they grieve this tremendous loss. Not only was Shireen an American citizen, she was a fearless reporter whose journalism and pursuit of truth earned her the respect of audiences around the world," the NSC spokesperson added.Flashback:
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