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Last update - 13:28 12/06/2008 Int'l journalists: Israel must release report on Reuters cameraman death By Reuters Tags:   The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on Israel to release findings of an army investigation into the killing of a Reuters cameraman in the Gaza Strip in April. Fadel Shana, a 24-year-old Palestinian, was hit by a spray of metal darts from a missile on April 16 as he filmed an Israeli tank dug in about 1.5 km (a mile) away. The CPJ expressed concerns about the case in a meeting with Israel's ambassador to the United States, Sallai Meridor, the New York-based organization said in a statement. Advertisement CPJ Senior Program Coordinator Joel Campagna told the ambassador: "We hope that Israeli authorities will provide answers that help explain this shocking incident," the statement said. Meridor spoke with CPJ on condition that his comments not be publicized, the New York-based organization said. An Israeli Embassy spokesman did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. In an interview with Reuters, Campagna said the journalists' group was disappointed that two months after the incident there had not been conclusive information on the killing from the Israeli authorities. Shana's soundman, Wafa Abu Mizyed, was wounded in the wrist and eight other Palestinians were killed in the incident. A Reuters car carrying "TV" and "Press" markings was destroyed. "The field investigation conducted by the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) still hasn't been released and we are waiting for the authorities to explain how the decision to open fire on these journalists was taken," Campagna said. "We called on the authorities today to release as soon as possible the IDF's investigation and called on the government to commit to conducting a thorough and credible inquiry into this incident," Campagna told Reuters. The Israeli Army has expressed regret over the incident although Israeli forces have not formally confirmed that one of their tanks fired at the cameraman. Reuters, backed by media organizations in the region and around the world, had requested an urgent investigation by the Israeli army, which has defended its use of flechette missiles, which spray tiny metal darts, in Gaza over complaints by human rights activists. The news agency has also urged the Israeli military to share the findings of its investigation. Journalists have been casualties on numerous occasions in the Palestinian territories. Media watchdogs estimate that at least eight journalists have been killed in the West Bank and Gaza Strip since 2001. Related articles: IDF launches formal probe into Gaza killing of Reuters cameraman IDF: Troops who killed Reuters cameraman didn't know they were firing at T.V. crew IDF kills two militants rigging explosives near Gaza fence Bookmark to del.icio.us   Knowing when to fold Ehud Olmert tells Kadima to begin preparations for party primaries. Cost of kashrut Meat prices set to soar after raid on biggest kosher slaughterhouse in U.S.   1.   Maybe it was a Hamas tank that killed him 13:19  |  Natallie Durson 12/06/08   2.   and what about the one killed in gaza in 2007? 13:27  |  odles 12/06/08   3.   mining durson`s dark mind 13:43  |  odles 12/06/08   4.   Palestinian journalist 13:54  |  Luther 12/06/08   5.   There must be a Protocol in Journalist conduct. 13:55  |  The Archives 12/06/08   6.   who takes IDF investigations seriously? 13:55  |  Palestinian in UK 12/06/08   7.   Yes we already know the result of the IDF enquiry 14:01  |  Chanalau, Tova 12/06/08   8.   Rabid Anti Israel Pro Palast/Arab Reporting 14:28  |  Dan 12/06/08   9.   Israeli citizens: Int`l journalists must investigate media bias 14:32  |  Joe Sittizen 12/06/08   10.   #6 Palestinian in UK - The camera does not lie..? 14:49  |  Elihu 12/06/08   11.   #6 Palestinian in UK - The camera does not lie..? 14:49  |  Elihu 12/06/08   12.   #6, Palestinian Brit... 19:26  |  Silvienne 12/06/08   13.   #7, Chanalau, Tova... 19:29  |  Silvienne 12/06/08   14.   #1, Natallie... 22:17  |  Silvienne 12/06/08

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