Shireen Abu Aqleh

Journalist

Palestinian-American East Jerusalem

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Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityPalestinian-American
Date of Birth03/01/1971
Age51 years (died on 11, May, 2022)
BirthplaceEast Jerusalem
Date of Death11/05/2022

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForWorking as a reporter for the Arabic-language channel Al Jazeera for more than twenty-five years

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolRosary Sisters’ High School, Jerusalem
College/University
  • Jordan University of Science and Technology (Architecture - Dropout)
  • Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan (Bachelor's of Journalism)

Personal Life

Place of DeathJerusalem
Death CauseKilled by a gunshot

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Unmarried

Career

DebutReporter on the Arabic-language channel Al Jazeera (1997)
Awards
  • 2001: Awarded at the Dubai Press Club and was named a Media Personality of the year
  • 2004: Presented a medal by the Libyan President for courage in her coverage of the Palestinian second Intifada

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shireen established the Voice of Palestine (PBC) radio station in 1994.
2. In 2004, she taught at Birzeit University as a professor.
3. On 11 May 2022, she was shot by the Israel Defense Forces despite wearing protective gear labeled 'press'.
4. She had a strong love for animals and frequently shared pictures of them on social media.
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