(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, MAY 11 - "The European Union strongly condemns the killing of the Palestinian-American journalist of Al-Jazeera, Shireen Abu Akleh, which took place in the occupied West Bank. Our condolences go out to her family, friends and colleagues. Another reporter, Ali AlSamoud, was injured. "
This was reported by a spokesman for the European Commission in a statement.
"It is essential that a thorough and independent investigation clarifies all the circumstances of these incidents as soon as possible and that those responsible are brought to justice."
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