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New Evidence Suggests US Cover-Up in Abu Akleh Death
10/28/2025
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Story summary
- Tony Abu Akleh, brother of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, claims new evidence shows a United States cover-up of her 2022 death.
- A report by retired Colonel Steve Gabavics says Shireen Abu Akleh was intentionally shot, opposing earlier accidental-fire claims.
- Gabavics alleges the Biden administration softened findings to preserve United States–Israel relations.
- The United States Department of State and the Israeli embassy have been asked for comment.
