It’s time to revisit our relationship with Israel

The killing of a Palestinian journalist needs to be investigated and prosecuted

On May 11, 2022, Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian/American journalist for Al Jazeera, was killed by the Israeli military. She was wearing a flak jacket with “PRESS” on it. Israel’s official position is this was accidental. They claim she wasn’t targeted but are also refusing a full inquiry into her killing.

A free press is essential to the functioning of any democracy, whether it is here or…