Gantz: DOJ decision to investigate Abu Akleh’s death ‘big mistake’

The decision taken by the US Justice Department to conduct an investigation into the tragic passing of Shireen Abu Akleh, is a mistake,” Gantz said.

By OMRI NAHMIAS

Published: NOVEMBER 14, 2022 23:12

Updated: NOVEMBER 15, 2022 00:01

A Palestinian walks in front of a mural depicting the slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden at Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 13, 2022.

(photo credit: REUTERSMussa Qawasma)

WASHINGTON – Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz released a statement on Monday in response to media reports which indicated that the US Department of Justice informed the Israeli Ministry of Justice about its intention to investigate the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh.

“The decision taken by the US Justice Department to conduct an investigation into the tragic passing of Shireen Abu Akleh, is a mistake,” he said in a statement.

Defense Minister and leader of the National Unity Party Benny Gantz at a faction meeting of the National Unity Party at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem on November 6, 2022. (credit: NOAM REVKIN/FLASH90)

“We stand by the IDF’s soldiers, and we will not cooperate with an external investigation.”

-Benny Gantz

“The IDF has conducted a professional, independent investigation, which was presented to American officials with whom the case details were shared, he added. “I have delivered a message to US representatives that we stand by the IDF’s soldiers, and that we will not cooperate with an external investigation.”

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