New Documentary Identifies Soldier in Killing of Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh**

The documentary identifies Capt. Alon Scagio as the shooter of Shireen Abu Akleh, a prominent Palestinian-American journalist killed in 2022, raising questions about military transparency in Israel and international implications of the case.**

When renowned Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in 2022 while covering an Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank, it sparked significant outrage and calls for accountability. Initially, Israeli military officials suggested that she might have been accidentally shot by Palestinian militants, but later re-evaluations acknowledged the likelihood of Israeli responsibility for her death.

Now, three years later, a new documentary has identified Capt. Alon Scagio, a then 20-year-old Israeli soldier in a special forces unit, as the person who fired the fatal shot. This revelation has reignited conversations around the case, particularly in terms of military accountability and media freedom in conflict zones, critical topics that remain unresolved since her death.

The documentary, produced by Zeteo News, a left-leaning news organization, cites testimony from another soldier who served alongside Scagio to present its findings. Despite the claims put forth in the film, the Israeli military has not confirmed the identity of the soldier, stating it has made “no definitive determination” regarding the shooter while directing journalists not to disseminate the captain’s name following a request from his family.

Shireen Abu Akleh was a prominent figure in Middle Eastern journalism, known for her work with Al Jazeera. Her killing not only led to widespread mourning across the region but also drew substantial international attention, particularly from the Biden administration, which has called for a rigorous investigation into her death.

The incident has underscored ongoing concerns about the treatment of journalists in conflict areas and the transparency of military operations. The international community continues to monitor the response from Israeli authorities following the emerging evidence regarding the identity of the alleged shooter, raising questions about justice for those affected by violence in the region, as well as the broader implications for media personnel operating under similarly perilous conditions.