Shireen Abu Akleh

Al Jazeera Correspondent

Appears in 1 story

Born: April 3, 1971, Jerusalem

Died: May 11, 2022

Education: Yarmouk University, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Rosary Sisters of Jerusalem

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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The deadliest conflict for journalists in modern history

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Killed May 11, 2022

Israeli strikes have killed more journalists in the Gaza war than in any armed conflict in modern history—over 260 Palestinian journalists since October 2023. That exceeds the combined toll from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Updated May 22