Israel police to investigate conduct at slain journalist’s funeral
By DW
17 May 2022 |
10:36 am
Israel's police chief has ordered a probe into the actions of officers at the funeral of reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in Jerusalem. Germany's top diplomat, Annalena Baerbock, said she was "deeply shocked" by the events.
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