The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit responded to the CNN report which accused the IDF of deliberately shooting Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh.
"Since the incident, the IDF has been investigating the circumstances of the reporter's death in a thorough manner. The interim investigation that was published revealed that it was impossible to determine the source of the shooting that killed the reporter. The claim that the shooting was intentional is devoid of any basis. Acquiring the bullet for a professional ballistic examination may decide between the options. To this moment, the Palestinians have not responded to our request to conduct a joint investigation or to pass on to us the findings of their investigation, including the bullet," the statement said.