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Death Cause of Shereen Abu Aqleh, Bio, Family, Religion, Funeral, Height

Death Cause of Shereen Abu Aqleh, Bio, Family, Religion, Funeral, Height

Facts of Shereen Abu Aqleh

Full Name:Shereen Abu Aqleh
Birth Date:January 3, 1971
Age:53 years
Death Date:May 11, 2022
Gender:Female
Profession:Journalist
Country:Arab
Horoscope:Capricorn
Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65m)
Net Worth$4 million
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorLight Brown
Birth PlacePalestinian
StatusSingle
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
EducationBeit Hanina, Jordan University of Science and Technology , Yarmouk University
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Palestinian-American journalist late Shereen Abu Aqleh is famous for working as a reporter for the Arabic-language channel Al Jazeera for 25 years. 

What was Shereen Abu Aqleh’s Nationality?

Shereen Abu Aqleh opened her eyes to this world on January 3, 1971, in Palestinian of Arab. This made her 52 years old as of 2022. She used to celebrate her birthday on very 3 January with her friend and family. According to her date of birth, she called under the Capricorn sun sign.

Shereen’parents were originally from Bethlehem. But she has spent most of her childhood in the United States of America. She held the American nationality and belonged to white ethnic background. She used to have faith and belief in the Christian religion.

Where did Shereen Abu Aqleh go to College?

Aqleh had completed her primary schooling in the Beit Hanina. After her primary schooling, she enrolled herself in the Jordan University of Science and Technology to pursue her education in the field of architecture. But after joining the university she did her education in grade. After that, she got the transfer to Yarmouk University in Jordan. From there Shereen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in print journalism.

Was Shereen Abu Aqleh Single or Married?

Shereen had always stayed low ley when it came to her married life. She did not reveal her marital status when she was alive. However, most of the time she was very active in her journalist work rather than in some sort of romantic relationship. She also did not mention the children as well when she was alive.

Shereen Abu Aqleh in the frame
Caption: Shereen Abu Aqleh in the frame (Photo: CNN)

How much was Shereen Abu Aqleh’s Net Worth?

As of 2022, Shereen had an estimated net worth of $4 million approximately. She had collected a huge amount of money from her successful career as a Palestinian- American journalist. Shereen has contributed so much by her work to the United States. She was a very down-to-earth person with high skills in journalism.

Shereen Abu Aqleh with her camera
Caption: Shereen Abu Aqleh with her camera (Photo: Times Of Isreal)

A journalist in the United States, a journalist receives $68,002 as their average salary. So, Shereen used to also get a salary in the same range. She lived a very lavish and comfortable life when she was alive. Moreover, she used to be very satisfied with her net worth and her salary when she was alive.

How did Shereen Abu Aqleh die?

On May 11, 2022, Shereen took her last breath on this earth. She was hit and killed while protecting an Israeli service raid on the Jenin Refugee Camp in the West Bank. Al Jazeera confirmed that the IDF killed her. Before that initial Israel reports indicated a Palestinian might have extinguished her.

However, the exact identity of the killer is yet to know till now. She was 51 years old when she died. Many witnesses were present in the place including the two journalists standing next to Abu Akleh during her death.

Where did Shereen Abu Aqleh’s funeral hold?

Shereen’s funeral was held on May 13 in East Jerusalem. There was the presence of thousands of mourners in which many were carrying Palestinian flags. The march began at the Saint Joseph Hospital in East Jerusalem. A group of grievers stopped the parade and the hearse’s path.

They insisted that the body of Shereen could be held on their shoulders. The sarcophagus was later packed onto a hearse and gladdened to the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin for the funeral. She was buried next to her mother and father.

Is Shereen Abu Aqleh’s house was raid by Israeli forces?

Al Jazeera informed that Israeli forces raided Abu Akleh’s residence after she was slaughtered, seized Palestinian flags, and controlled the playing of nationalistic songs.

How tall was Shereen Abu Aqleh?

Shereen stood at the height of 5 feet 5 inches tall. She had a body weight of 65kgs. Likewise, she had beautiful black color eyes and light brown color hair.

Professional Career of Shereen Abu Aqleh

  • Shereen was one of the leading journalists in the Arab.
  • She had done the report on major Palestinian events and analyzed Israeli politics.
  • Additionally, she had also encouraged many other Palestinians and Arabs to seek employment in journalism.
  • She was also known as the journalist for Radio Monte Carlo and Voice of Palestine.
Shereen Abu Aqleh during her work
Caption: Shereen Abu Aqleh during her work (Photo: DW)
  • Abu Aqleh had also worked for the UNRWA, Amman Satellite Channel, and MIFTAH.
  • In the year 1997, Shereen started working for Al Jazeera.
  • For Al Jazeera, she worked till she died in the year 2022.
  • Moreover, she had got the ma as a veteran journalist as well.