In brief
An Israeli soldier has been identified as the shooter of Shireen Abu Akleh, a prominent Palestinian-American journalist killed in 2022, according to a recent documentary. This revelation comes three years after her death, which sparked international outcry and calls for accountability. Initially, Israeli authorities blamed Palestinian militants, later acknowledging the soldier's involvement but withholding his identity. The documentary, produced by Zeteo News, names Capt. Alon Scagio, who was in an elite commando unit at the time. Despite military confirmation of the documentary’s findings, the Israeli Defense Forces maintain that no definitive conclusion has been reached. Abu Akleh's death intensified scrutiny on Israel's actions in the West Bank and strained U.S.-Israeli relations due to her American citizenship.
