Sherine Abu Aqleh: widespread condemnation and calls for an investigation into the killing of the Al-Jazeera correspondent while she was covering an Israeli raid

Shireen Abu Aqleh was wearing a jacket clearly marked with the word "press" in English when she was shot.

US diplomats called for a "comprehensive" and "transparent" investigation into the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

The White House strongly condemned the killing of the Al-Jazeera correspondent and called for an investigation into her murder. "We are calling for a thorough investigation into her death," White House Deputy Press Secretary Karen Jean-Pierre told reporters on Air Force One, which was carrying President Joe Biden to Illinois.

Sherine Abu Aqleh

Sherine died of serious injuries to the head while covering the Israeli forces' storming of Jenin camp on Wednesday morning, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Journalist Ali Al-Samoudi, who also works for Al-Jazeera channel, was also injured.

The ministry said, in a statement, that Shireen "martyred as a result of being shot by the Israeli army in the city of Jenin," while the Palestinian Public Prosecution has launched an investigation into the crime.

The Public Prosecution indicated in a statement that it will follow up the case through the International Crimes Prosecution, which is specialized in documenting crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, in preparation for referring it to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal