Israel ‘likely responsible’ for journalist’s death

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2 years ago

July 5, 2022

U.S. authorities say Israeli military gunfire was “likely responsible” for the death of an Al Jazeera journalist

Independent investigators have been unable to “reach a definitive conclusion” about the death Shireen Abu Akleh.

The U.S. Department of State believes the bullet was too badly damaged to draw any conclusions about who is responsible.

The 51-year-old journalist was gunned down in the West Bank on 11 May. She was wearing a jacket and helmet marked ‘PRESS’ at the time.

“The USSC found no reason to believe that this was intentional but rather the result of tragic circumstances during an IDF-led military operation against factions of Palestinian Islamic Jihad on May 11, 2022, in Jenin, which followed a series of terrorist attacks in Israel.”
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

The bullet was given to U.S. authorities on Saturday for examination.

The reporter was covering an Israeli operation in the West Bank, when Israeli forces clashed with Palestinian gunmen.

Her family says these recent findings are “cold comfort” and “insulting to Shireen’s memory”.

The U.N. human rights office believe Israeli soldiers were responsible for Abu Akleh’s death but Tel Aviv denies any wrongdoing.

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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6 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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6 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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8 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.