Israel's army refuses to open a criminal investigation into the death of an Al Jazeera journalist

It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the Israeli military.

“The decision not to open a criminal investigation was made in accordance with the existing policy regarding criminal investigations in Judea and Samaria (on the West Bank of the Jordan River. -

), approved by the Supreme Court,” the Israeli army noted.

The agency spokesman emphasized that, under the relevant policy, a criminal investigation is not initiated immediately if the death occurred in the course of active hostilities, unless there is a credible and immediate suspicion of a criminal offense.

Earlier it was reported that Palestine accused Israel of killing an Al Jazeera journalist during a clash between Israeli forces and Palestinians.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a briefing that China strongly condemns the killing of an Al Jazeera correspondent in Palestine.